AIM Framework glossary
Mimetic Premium Asymmetry
Canonical definition
Mimetic Premium Asymmetry is the structural feature whereby identical Objects generate systematically different Net Mimetic Positions for different Individuals. For M-contaminated essential goods, those with higher purchasing power extract greater NMP from equivalent transactions.
Explanation
PM(ownership) and PM(visible) are approximately constant for identical Objects-the status signal gained by owning a given house is roughly equivalent across purchasers. PM(interest) varies from zero to multiples of purchase price depending on financing structure. PM(portfolio) accrues to those whose purchase adds to an existing asset base. Therefore, for the same Object, an Individual with high purchasing power gains a higher Net Mimetic Position than an Individual with low purchasing power. This asymmetry compounds over time: positive NMP enables further acquisition while negative NMP consumes future common currency through extraction.
Epistemic status
Framework-Specific Construct.*