V3Foundational systems2025

Simulation study

Emergent Cognition in Phase-Coupled Memory Fields

A scalar memory field and reactive agents are used to study persistent traces, attraction, avoidance, path dependence, and multi-agent feedback.

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Research question

Which adaptive behaviours can arise from local memory accumulation and motion bias without a trained neural or symbolic controller?

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Method and experiment series

A 2D lattice updates a decaying stimulus-memory field; agents sample directional utilities with attraction or avoidance bias, noise, and optional speed modulation. Parameter zones classify decay, stable traces, saturation, phase shift, and collapse.

Series: Memory field · attraction/avoidance · multi-agent response · stability zones

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Key results

  • Persistent memory trails remain after stimulus removal in the stable-trace regime.
  • Motion changes with the sign and strength of the field bias.
  • The report maps explicit parameter regions for decay, lock, and runaway excitation.

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What is not established

Terms such as intention, emotion, or cognition are operational labels for simulated dynamics; they are not evidence of consciousness, biological cognition, or a validated intelligent machine.

This work reports a theoretical or simulation result within a stated model. It is not physical validation of a technology and requires independent verification before real-world transfer.

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