# Linked to Identity or Role **Trait Number:** 27 **Layer:** Social **Bit Position:** 3 (bit 27 overall) **Binary Encoding:** `00000000 00000000 00000000 00100000` **UHT Code (self-encoding):** `00 00 00 20` --- # Icon ![[Icon27.png|200]] ## Definition The entity is associated with or expressive of **an identity, persona, position, or role** — especially within a social or organizational context. --- ## When to Apply Use this trait when the entity: - **Represents or reflects a person, agent, or social position** - Is **assigned or recognized as part of a role or identity** - Exists **to signify or differentiate entities** based on identity Avoid applying if the entity: - Is **anonymous, generic, or unrelated to personal role** - Has no **function related to representation or assignment** - Cannot be used to **distinguish or indicate agents** --- ## Related Traits - [[00 00 00 40 Defined by a Group or System]] — Many roles are assigned systemically. - [[00 00 00 80 Socially or Culturally Constructed]] — Identities often stem from cultural constructs. - [[00 00 00 08 Teachable or Transmissible]] — Roles may be taught or handed down. --- ## Examples - A user account or login credential - A job title (e.g. "engineer", "curator") - A badge or ID card - A social media handle - A role-playing character - A diplomatic credential --- ## Commentary This trait focuses on the **semantic link to who or what something represents** — in terms of social identity or organizational role. It helps model interfaces, permissions, personalization, and presence. It also plays a key role in **security, UX, knowledge modeling, and role-based systems**. Use it to identify elements that **mark, encode, or differentiate entities based on their social or operational role**. --- **© 2025 Steven Holland. All rights reserved.** [[Copyright Statement]]