Narrative Entropy: Structural Complexity & Sn Metric
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
- ENC