Persistent
Full Title or Meme
When an entity has a Persistent Identifier the assumption is that the Behavior of the entity will remain consistent over time.
Context
- An Identifier's primary function is to create a label to which attributes can be attached.
- For an otherwise anonymous connection to enable attribute checking, like the User's that are over 13, 18, or 21 years of age, some ephemeral Identifier is needed to ensure that any verified attribute cannot be reused in some other context.
- Ephemeral Identifiers are the antonym of Persistent Identifiers.
History
The concept of persistent identity has been described and explored by various scholars and theorists across different fields. In psychology, particularly in the context of dissociative identity disorder (DID), the idea of persistent identity is related to the presence of two or more distinct personality states within an individual.[1] This condition was previously known as multiple personality disorder and has been a subject of controversy and debate.
The concept of Persona (qv.) is often used on the internet to mean a variety identity for a real person. The simplest is just me-at-work and me-at-home. Where different emails and other indicia of Identity are assumed.
In philosophy, the discussion of persistent identity often revolves around the question of what it means to be the same person over time. John Locke, a prominent philosopher, is well-known for his theory of personal identity, which suggests that personal identity is a matter of psychological continuity⁷. This view is often associated with the concept of narrative identity, which posits that our identities are shaped by the stories we tell about ourselves and our experiences.[2]
Additionally, in sociology, the concept of persistent identity threats has been examined, focusing on how individuals respond emotionally and neurologically to consistent feedback that challenges their sense of self.[3]
- See wiki page on Persistence.
Problem
Many protocols, like OpenID Connect supply a Subject Identifier (sub) that is meant to reflect the same Subject over a period of time. Typically those protocols permit transitory binding of the Identifier to a real world entity.
References
- ↑ Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide. Dissociative Identity Disorder https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_Psychiatry_Guide/787069/all/Dissociative_Identity_Disorder.
- ↑ Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Personal Identity https://iep.utm.edu/person-i/
- ↑ Social Psychology Quarterly Persistent Identity Threats - JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/48589186
Other Material
- On this wiki see Persistent Connection Management
- On this wiki see Object Permanence
- On this wiki see Identity Continuity
