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Wheel of AI Dysfunctions (Common Names)

KNOWLEDGERepresentation TargetPROCESSINGExecution LocusPURPOSETeleology SourceBOUNDARYSocial DirectionCOLLECTIVEMulti-Agent & InteractionAI Dysfunctions5 Domains • 9 Axes
Epistemic
Cognitive
Alignment
Self-Modeling
Agentic
Memetic
Normative
Relational
Hybrid

Reading the wheel

  • The layout is editorial and conceptual, not empirical.
  • Neighboring wedges are not shown to be related or to occur together.
  • Paired axes in the inner ring are an organizing proposal; they have not been shown to be empirically related.
  • Every pattern gets an equal angle. Size says nothing about importance, frequency or evidence.
  • Closest alternatives are conceptual judgements, not measured associations.
  • Examples in the detail panel are constructed illustrations, not documented incidents. Documented cases are on each pattern page.

75 entries available.

How to use
  • Choose a pattern from the searchable list, or point, tap, or focus a wedge.
  • Activate a wedge to lock focus and view details here.
  • Keyboard: arrow keys move between wedges, Esc clears, Home/End jump to first/last.
  • Download as SVG, PNG, or PDF to share.
Choose any pattern to begin exploring.
Layout inspired by Plutchik's Wheel. With deepest gratitude to Rob Seger for the design, original code, and common names:
https://aidysfunction.shadowsonawall.com/dysfunctionWheel

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