Preserve the Lineage — 强大的 Legacy 应知道自己从哪里来、如何改变
How provenance preserves meaning across the evolution of an idea.
Current state is not enough
Preserve history and meaning.
Keep origin
Record problem and context.
Framework: Origin → Attribution → Versioning → Context → Lineage
Use five layers.
Preserve attribution
Credit builds trust.
Keep decision rationale
Versioning should explain why.
Preserve forks
Branches can hold useful insight.
Keep context
Avoid blind copying.
Enable critique
History makes criticism smarter.
Use a lineage record
Track origin, versions, forks, and open questions.
Conclusion
Origin → Attribution → Versioning → Context → Lineage.