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What do we want from “Identity”?
Varying degrees of:
Uniqueness
Persistence
Structure
Clear Scope of Applicability
Validity and Authenticity
Clear line of derivation authority

Identity is not a unilateral assertion – it is better viewed as a recognition of derived uniqueness within a commonly understood context
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