The Socratic Model and the Anti-Socratic Model (Provisional) v0.1 — A Structural Critique of the Initiative of Understanding —

Credit Author: Y. Seo (@momotarou / Japan)Role: Metanist — Human × AI Understanding ArchitectAI Collaboration: AI Understanding SupportORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7669-0612 Abstract This paper examines a recurring structural pattern in whichun-understandability itself becomes a form of value,and the initiative and responsibility of understandingare delegated to the recipient. This structure is provisionally termed the “Socratic Model.” In contrast, this paper proposes the “Anti-Socratic Model (provisional),”a framework in which the provider retains the initiative of understanding,moves forward under conditions of incompleteness,and transfers initiative only after understanding has been sufficiently established. Rather than targeting specific individuals or organizations,this paper offers a structural critique applicable toAI systems, UX design, education, and institutional governance. Disclaimer This work is intended as a conceptual and structural analysis.It does not aim to criticize any specific individual, organization, or product.All terminology introduced in this paper is provisionaland subject to revision through further discussion and practice.