Objects That Must Not Be Touched

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Andres Sebastian Bonomi Aguirre
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18666322
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Abstract

This paper introduces the category of Ontologically Restricted Artifacts (ORAs): objects defined by procedural danger rather than symbolic meaning. Drawing parallels between ancient ritual protocols and modern technical safety regimes, the study frames ritual as an interface manual governing interaction with incompatible systems.The analysis maintains ontological neutrality while formalizing a transferable functional vocabulary.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cybernetics and Technology in Society Posthumanist Ethics and Activism Study and Philosophy of Religion

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint