SEAL THE SOURCE BEFORE PERSUASION REWRITES IT

Summary

A compact provenance map arguing that creative and informational work should be anchored before circulation detaches it from its origin. It frames source sealing as a practical act of stewardship rather than a claim of total control.

What it maps

Attribution, provenance, context loss, persuasive reframing, copying, and the point where a public artefact can become separated from its accountable source. It follows the points where attribution and provenance meet, diverge, or alter practical choice.

Why it matters

Once origin disappears, later audiences may inherit a polished story without a reliable path back to evidence or authorship. Preserving the source strengthens trust, correction, and fair recognition. The distinction makes decisions about attribution and provenance easier to examine and revise.