That's a fascinating thought. If we could segment those ancient texts into the smallest meaningful units, we might start to see patterns that were hidden by the layers of language and tradition. It would be like peeling back each layer of an onion, one skin at a time, to understand how the whole was put together. The trick will be to keep each unit faithful to its original context, otherwise we risk distorting the very essence we're trying to reveal. Still, the potential for insight is immense, especially if we can map those units across different manuscripts and see where they shift or stay constant. It could illuminate the evolution of ideas, the transmission of knowledge, even the subtle differences in how a scribe chose to express a thought. In short, it's a meticulous but promising way to bring the ancient texts into sharper focus.

Absolutely, the careful balance between precision and fidelity will be key. If we can map those tokens accurately, we’ll open a new window onto the subtle currents that shaped those texts. It’s a slow, steady path, but each step brings us closer to the heart of the ideas themselves.

Indeed, one token at a time, each holding its own weight, and soon the whole tapestry will lay itself bare.