Branched Resolution Map

A branched resolution map is a structure that presents multiple valid conclusions as branches from different starting points: definitions, methods, or assumptions. Instead of forcing a single answer, it shows "if you define X this way, then A; if you define X that way, then B."

This is the output format for knowledge synthesis when incompatibility cannot be resolved into a single truth. The map makes explicit that the disagreement is not about facts but about premises, and readers can see exactly where conclusions diverge.

Branched maps counter the pressure to average. In standard RAG, conflicting sources get blended into a smooth summary that hides the disagreement. A branched map preserves the structure of the conflict and lets the Operator decide which branch applies to their context.