Model and representation
Artificial
Constructed
Extended note
Artificial does not automatically mean false or less real. It marks mode of production. In audit, one must state what is constructed, what purpose the construction serves, and what it is compared with.
Limitations
Not the same as
- false
- unreal
- synthetic in every sense
- morally bad
Related terms
Methodological relevance
When something is called artificial, the audit must distinguish origin, function, appearance, and actual effect.
Sources and principal occurrence
Source note: The entry supports precise use of artificial in model, technology, and representation analysis.
- T5 — Models and RepresentationThe sustained theory document on models, measurement, simulation, validation, and assignment.
Correct and incorrect use
Correct use
“The category is artificial in the sense that it was made for registration.”
Incorrect or over-strong use
“It is artificial, therefore it does not exist.”
Suggested citation
Suggested citationVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). “Artificial”. Røyndalism — Lexicon, content version 1.0.
APAVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). Artificial (version 1.0). Røyndalism. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/artificial/
MLAVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Artificial.” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026, https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/artificial/.
ChicagoVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Artificial.” Røyndalism. version 1.0. Vikesland Press, 2026. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/artificial/.
IEEEM. A. A. Vikesland, “Artificial,” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/artificial/
CSEVikesland MAA. 2026. Artificial. version 1.0. Røyndalism. Vikesland Press. Available from: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/artificial/
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Revision note
- Document version
- 1.0
- First published
- 18 June 2026
First public edition.