formal

formal is the quality of a given object of being expressed by a pre-defined structure (format).

formalization enables concensus on how to express information, which is fundamental for mapping and comparing information.

Domains in where formalization is critical (forced categorization): science, culture, meaning making formalization…

E: “The dinner was very formal” >> The dinner didn’t allow to express ourselves in a completely free way because we had to fit a behavioural pattern.

E: “Interplanetary mind-map aims to formalize meaning” >> Interplanetary mind-map wants to define a particular way to express meaning so we can create systems that can operate with it.