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	There are a total of five books: two textbooks, two exercise keys, and a reference and concordance book. There are also audio files available for purchase.		There are a total of five books: two textbooks, two exercise keys, and a reference and concordance book. There are also audio files available for purchase.

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	[[File:Phoenix-Theory200x200.jpg\|thumb\|alt=The Phoenix theory logo including a phoenix bird with a stenography keyboard on its body, with the text Phoenix Theory surrounding it in a circle\|The original Phoenix theory logo]]		[[File:Phoenix-Theory200x200.jpg\|thumb\|alt=The Phoenix theory logo including a phoenix bird with a stenography keyboard on its body, with the text Phoenix Theory surrounding it in a circle\|The original Phoenix theory logo]]

	Phoenix theory may have been invented around 1997 by Carol Webster Jochim<~~sup~~>[https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Theory-Lessons-1-16/dp/B000KD7MY4]</~~sup~~>, who hails from Phoenix, Arizona.		Phoenix theory may have been invented around 1997 by Carol Webster Jochim<ref>https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Theory-Lessons-1-16/dp/B000KD7MY4</ref>, who hails from Phoenix, Arizona.

	Compared to other theories such as [[StenEd theory]], Phoenix theory is a relatively newer theory that was created with realtime and conflict-free writing in mind.		Compared to other theories such as [[StenEd theory]], Phoenix theory is a relatively newer theory that was created with realtime and conflict-free writing in mind.
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	Phoenix theory is characterized by a strong emphasis on '''phonetic rules''', and avoiding spelling rules as much as possible. For example, the vowel sounds in bird, were, word, earth, and heard are all represented by the steno <code>U</code>.		Phoenix theory is characterized by a strong emphasis on '''phonetic rules''', and avoiding spelling rules as much as possible. For example, the vowel sounds in bird, were, word, earth, and heard are all represented by the steno <code>U</code>.

	This is accomplished through the '''Vowel Omission Principle''', a patented<~~sup~~>[https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/6d/fa/ca/50b6c235bb9033/US6041292.pdf]</~~sup~~> system that "virtually eliminates spelling dependency and, at the same time, automatically eliminates the vast majority of conflicts in word boundaries".<~~sup~~>[https://www.stenolife.com/index.php/site/links/category/Steno-Theories]</~~sup~~>		This is accomplished through the '''Vowel Omission Principle''', a patented<ref>https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/6d/fa/ca/50b6c235bb9033/US6041292.pdf</ref> system that "virtually eliminates spelling dependency and, at the same time, automatically eliminates the vast majority of conflicts in word boundaries".<ref>https://www.stenolife.com/index.php/site/links/category/Steno-Theories</ref>

	Phoenix theory uses a '''selector stroke''', <code>R-R</code>, to cycle through homonyms or conflicts. Alternately, the asterisk can be used to disambiguate conflicts not covered by other rules.		Phoenix theory uses a '''selector stroke''', <code>R-R</code>, to cycle through homonyms or conflicts. Alternately, the asterisk can be used to disambiguate conflicts not covered by other rules.
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	There are a total of five books: two textbooks, two exercise keys, and a reference and concordance book. There are also audio files available for purchase.		There are a total of five books: two textbooks, two exercise keys, and a reference and concordance book. There are also audio files available for purchase.

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BTackt: might have to separate out the pdfs to a carol jochim page because bro wrote a lot of stuff (and more)

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might have to separate out the pdfs to a carol jochim page because bro wrote a lot of stuff (and more)

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[[File:PT-Books512x512.png|thumb|alt=Three Phoenix theory textbooks that include the new Phoenix theory logo|2014 edition Phoenix theory textbooks]]

'''Phoenix theory''' is a conflict-free realtime theory created by Carol Jochim. It is characterized by the Vowel Omission Principle and its heavy emphasis on phonetic writing. It is considered to be on the longer side, requiring more average strokes per word.

==History==
[[File:Phoenix-Theory200x200.jpg|thumb|alt=The Phoenix theory logo including a phoenix bird with a stenography keyboard on its body, with the text Phoenix Theory surrounding it in a circle|The original Phoenix theory logo]]

Phoenix theory may have been invented around 1997 by Carol Webster Jochim[https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Theory-Lessons-1-16/dp/B000KD7MY4], who hails from Phoenix, Arizona.

Compared to other theories such as [[StenEd theory]], Phoenix theory is a relatively newer theory that was created with realtime and conflict-free writing in mind.

Jochim wrote a mathematical argument on her view on shortening stenographic writing, which can be read [https://www.chicorymeadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Where-is-the-Short-in-Shorthand.pdf here]. She argues that overuse of briefs could be a hindrance compared to "increased stroking speed and judicious use of briefs".

Today, the Phoenix theory materials are available through Chicory Meadow's website [https://www.chicorymeadow.com/phoenix-theory here].

==Primary Characteristics==
Phoenix theory is characterized by a strong emphasis on '''phonetic rules''', and avoiding spelling rules as much as possible. For example, the vowel sounds in bird, were, word, earth, and heard are all represented by the steno <code>U</code>.

This is accomplished through the '''Vowel Omission Principle''', a patented[https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/6d/fa/ca/50b6c235bb9033/US6041292.pdf] system that "virtually eliminates spelling dependency and, at the same time, automatically eliminates the vast majority of conflicts in word boundaries".[https://www.stenolife.com/index.php/site/links/category/Steno-Theories]

Phoenix theory uses a '''selector stroke''', <code>R-R</code>, to cycle through homonyms or conflicts. Alternately, the asterisk can be used to disambiguate conflicts not covered by other rules.

A steno comparison chart that aims to put Phoenix theory in a good light written by Jochim can be accessed [https://www.chicorymeadow.com/wp-content/uploads/Theory-Comparison.pdf here]. Similarly, a chart comparing Phoenix theory with [[Stenograph theory]] and arguing for Phoenix having relatively less strokes and keys, and less potential for conflicts, written by Jochim can be accessed [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7s77pklt4cbtbtq08ke19/Stenograph-vs-Phoenix-Theory-Chart.pdf?rlkey=fmkz4ndicl7yx5gnr41kxqow3 here].

==Acquisition==
Phoenix theory materials are available for purchase through Chicory Meadow's website [https://www.chicorymeadow.com/product/phoenix-theory-complete-textbook-set/ here].

Phoenix theory can also be learned by attending a court reporting school that teaches it.

==Learning Resources==
{{See also|Stenography Textbooks}}
There are a total of five books: two textbooks, two exercise keys, and a reference and concordance book. There are also audio files available for purchase.

[[Category:Theory]]