The Disconnected Syntactic Authority Theorem Structure Without Subject, Truth or Consequence: A paradox

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Main Author: Startari, Agustin V.
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contents <p><span>Artificial intelligence systems, particularly large language models (LLMs), have introduced a new paradigm of authority: one that operates without a subject, without reference to reality, and without epistemic validation. This paper introduces the <em>Disconnected Syntactic Authority Theorem</em>, which asserts that in generative language systems, authority can emerge solely from structural form. It is not derived from the truth of a proposition, the identity of a speaker, or the correspondence with the real, but rather from conformity to recognizable syntactic patterns. This structure-based authority performs commands, simulates expertise, and produces institutional tone—without intention, accountability, or consequence. The paper situates the theorem within critical discourse theory, functional linguistics, and algorithmic epistemology, showing how the autonomy of syntax becomes the foundation of a post-human legitimacy. The implications are profound: if authority no longer requires a body, then power becomes untouchable—functionally executed but politically invisible.</span></p>
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AI legitimacy
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Linguistics/standards
Linguistics/classification
Linguistics/economics
Linguistics/trends
Linguistics/education
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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence/ethics
Artificial Intelligence/history
Artificial Intelligence/classification
Artificial Intelligence/economics
Artificial Intelligence/standards
Artificial Intelligence/trends
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<p><span>Artificial intelligence systems, particularly large language models (LLMs), have introduced a new paradigm of authority: one that operates without a subject, without reference to reality, and without epistemic validation. This paper introduces the <em>Disconnected Syntactic Authority Theorem</em>, which asserts that in generative language systems, authority can emerge solely from structural form. It is not derived from the truth of a proposition, the identity of a speaker, or the correspondence with the real, but rather from conformity to recognizable syntactic patterns. This structure-based authority performs commands, simulates expertise, and produces institutional tone—without intention, accountability, or consequence. The paper situates the theorem within critical discourse theory, functional linguistics, and algorithmic epistemology, showing how the autonomy of syntax becomes the foundation of a post-human legitimacy. The implications are profound: if authority no longer requires a body, then power becomes untouchable—functionally executed but politically invisible.</span></p>
title The Disconnected Syntactic Authority Theorem Structure Without Subject, Truth or Consequence: A paradox
topic AI legitimacy
Linguistics
Linguistics
Linguistics/ethics
Linguistics/standards
Linguistics/classification
Linguistics/economics
Linguistics/trends
Linguistics/education
Linguistics/methods
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence/ethics
Artificial Intelligence/history
Artificial Intelligence/classification
Artificial Intelligence/economics
Artificial Intelligence/standards
Artificial Intelligence/trends
Artificial Intelligence/supply & distribution
Schizophrenic Language
Sign Language
Sign language
Child Language
Language Arts
Language Development
Language Therapy
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15570289