Semantic Analysis Creates Models of Reality
- Steffen Konrath
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Reality is not created by data points, but by contexts of meaning.
Analyses at evAI are not static, one-off studies. We use analysis not as a one-time measurement, but as the recognition of structured relationships, thanks to semantic analysis. Our reality models are representations of real market processes and arise from semantic analysis and consideration of small data information objects. Our models, which represent reality, describe not only what is – but also how and why it works.

Reality Models: Semantic Analysis as a structure provider of systems
Our models depict spaces: political, thematic, and geographical. In these spaces, we recognize:
Which actors are linked
Which narratives dominate
Which terms are strategically charged
Where risks, interests, mental blocks, or creative potential lie
We use language to mirror decision-making logic in observable, public datasets. This creates contextual representations of markets and systems that are not only descriptive but also structuring and predictive.
Reality Models: Small Data as an Early Warning System
Our models can also reveal topics and signals for which there is little data. These "small data objects" are often particularly relevant. With them, we observe:
Growth dynamics
Potential for conflict
Innovation movements
Discursive breaks or trends that are not yet reflected in the statistics
Small data enriches models with meaningful metrics that are lost in traditional analyses. It's not about size, but about relevance.
Reality models: The Semantic Sensor Network
A dynamic semantic sensor network can be built from the analyzed information. It is based on information objects with future-changing potential. These "sensors" can be activated and monitored over time via dashboards:
For example, if language patterns around water availability shift before shortages become measurable, our system reacts. The semantic shift indicates that normality is beginning to falter.
Metrics in Reality Models
Our models reveal structures that can be measured, compared, and interpreted. Some key metrics include:
Strategic topics & perception
Market topics
Topic leadership (agenda setting, benchmark)
External image & self-image
Positioning gaps
Market presence & visibility
Market dominance (visibility)
Regional market dominance
Brand affinities
Social milieus
Development dynamics & innovation
Market adaptation (e.g. innovation life cycle)
Market readiness
Emerging Market Evaluation
Power, influence & structure
Lobbying structures
Influence networks (semantically reconstructable)
Reality Models As A Strategic Basis
Reality Models at evAI are not snapshots. They accompany markets over time and show not only what was or is, but also where reality could change. They help provide orientation, not through forecasts, but through an understanding of structures.
We don't build dashboards. We create spaces of meaning.