# Classification and Demultiplexing **Domain:** Information Systems / Governance **Doc Type:** Conceptual Bridge **Maturity:** Developed **Related:** [[Educational Tracking]], [[Two-Track Education]], [[Population Segmentation]], [[Algorithmic Governance]], [[Russia and Prussia Kybernetiks]] ## Definition **Classification** assigns an observed case to a category. **Demultiplexing** routes distinguishable signals from a shared channel into separate destinations. Joined as a governance metaphor, they describe systems that first label persons and then direct them toward different institutional paths. ## Kybernetiks Context Measurement produces the classification; institutional rules perform the routing. In machine-mediated governance this separation is constitutionally useful because a predictive label should not silently acquire authority over access, placement or rights. ## Backlinks - [[Russia and Prussia Kybernetiks]] - [[articles/Russia and Prussia Kybernetiks|Russia and Prussia Kybernetiks]]