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Evolving the Code of Life: Why Evolution Needs an Upgrade
Darwin’s theory gave us a powerful starting point—natural selection as the engine of evolution. For over 150 years, this framework has helped us understand how life adapts, competes, and survives. But what if that model, while still valid, is no longer enough? In the age of intelligence, technology, and ethical reflection, we’re beginning to influence…
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Autocatalytic Intelligence: Recursive Self-Creation of Cognitive Tools
Traditional intelligence systems rely on predefined workflows or reactive learning loops. Autocatalytic Intelligence reimagines this by treating the agent’s own creations—algorithms, heuristics, models—as catalysts for further innovation. Building on ToolDepth (a metric for measuring recursive tool-making) and Reverse ToolDepth (designing systems to maximize that metric), this framework positions intelligence as an autocatalytic cycle: each tool generated accelerates the production of…
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Reverse ToolDepth: What if a system for building intelligence through recursive tool-making?
What if intelligence could be cultivated by encouraging systems to build tools that, in turn, build other tools? Reverse ToolDepth proposes a reference architecture that transforms the Recursive Instrumental Index (RII) from a passive metric into an active engine of intelligent behavior. Inspired by the recursive strategies found in human innovation, strategic planning, and software composition, this…
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ToolDepth: A Recursive Framework for Measuring Intelligence Across Species and Systems
Current intelligence assessments in biological and artificial domains rely on coarse, binary markers of tool use—simply whether an agent uses tools or not. This method overlooks the nuanced, multi-layered processes that distinguish mere tool use from deeply recursive tool-making and fails to capture incremental advances in cognitive and engineering sophistication. Innovation of ToolDepth: ToolDepth introduces the…
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Chain of Curiosity: A New Approach to Artificial General Intelligence
Curiosity has always been humanity’s driving force. It is the spark that ignited scientific revolutions, the inspiration behind the greatest works of art, and the silent motivator that pushes us to explore the unknown. From the moment early humans looked at the stars and wondered about their place in the cosmos, curiosity has been the…
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Curiosity and Chaos Theory: Bridging the Gap Between Order and Disorder
In a world defined by complexity and constant change, understanding chaos and order has become more crucial than ever. As systems—whether natural, artificial, or human-made—continue to grow more interconnected, they simultaneously become more difficult to predict and manage. Traditional models of intelligence, which often rely on static rules and predefined paths, struggle to grasp the…