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Blocker
an unnamed, unstructured obstacle that operates below the surface as a vague feeling of resistance, consuming cognitive resources, generating rumination loops, and preventing clear problem identification until it is explicitly named and externalized
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes the semantic boundary of 'blocker' by identifying its genus (obstacle) and differentia (unnamed, unstructured, operating below surface as vague feeling). It distinguishes blockers from other obstacles by emphasizing their specific cognitive properties (consuming resources, generating rumination) and the requirement for explicit naming and externalization to become solvable.
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