Vector similarity is great for near-synonyms, but multi-hop reasoning is about dependencies: citations, definitions, prerequisite hierarchies, and step-by-step constraints. What if we prioritize explicit edges over implicit vector edges to reduce reasoning drift, especially when hops must stay on a tight path?
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@misc{yi-explicit-dependency-graphs-2026,
author = {Yi, Euiin},
title = {Explicit Dependency Graphs Beat Vector Similarity for Multi-Hop Reasoning},
year = {2026},
url = {https://hypogenic.ai/ideahub/idea/UgoC27AfOlCZO0zh8KeU}
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