NPN operates as a "scientific research programme". It is falsifiable: the discovery of a fundamental force that is neither Philia nor Neikos, or the existence of a society thriving long-term on pure Neikos, would invalidate the core principles. It is the most parsimonious model available that explains the vast range of human experience without internal logical collapse. Note: For the full formal objection and detailed rebuttal, see Appendix J: Objections & Rebuttals.