Narrative Entropy: Structural Complexity & Sn Metric

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Authors: LEVENT BULUT
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Abstract

This paper formalizes the concept of Narrative Entropy as a quantifiable metric for assessing structural disorder and informational friction within literary and cinematic systems. While the term finds its roots in Shannon’s Information Theory and Pynchonian metaphors, this study defines it as a core component of the Objective Projection methodology. By analyzing the tension between causal predictability and structural chaos, we establish a parametric framework for Narrative Engineering, allowing for the mathematical modeling of story progression.Official definition page: https://leventbulut.com/narrative-entropy/

Fields of Study & Subjects

Narrative Theory and Analysis Complex Systems and Dynamics Literary Theory and Cultural Hermeneutics

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
15 February 2026
Language
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