UK Patent Application
Applicant: Neil Grassby
AIEP --- Founding Tension Hash Architecture for Immutable GoalVector Origin Encoding
Abstract
A computer-implemented method and system for computing and preserving an immutable FoundingTensionHash encoding the specific incompatibility event from which a GoalVector was generated. The FoundingTensionHash is computed at GoalVector generation time over the canonical representations of both incompatible antecedent branches and is permanently bound to the GoalVector identity. Every subsequent evolution of the GoalVector, including sub-goals, directed searches, and resolution attempts, carries lineage referencing the FoundingTensionHash. The distance between current GoalVector state and founding tension is computable at any execution cycle, enabling drift detection and constitutional fork generation. The invention ensures that the specific tension that generated a goal cannot be forgotten through institutional drift or computational evolution.
Description
Field of the Invention
[0001] The present invention relates to governed distributed reasoning substrates and more particularly to immutable hash-bound encoding of the founding incompatibility event from which a GoalVector was generated within an Architected Instruction & Evidence Protocol (AIEP) system.
Background to the Invention
[0002] GoalVectors are generated from sustained incompatibility between co-active reasoning branches. The founding tension --- the specific incompatibility that generated the goal --- represents the essential purpose of the GoalVector.
[0003] In long-running governed systems, the active state of a GoalVector may evolve through sub-goal generation, directed search, and resolution attempts over extended periods.
[0004] Without a mechanism that preserves the founding tension immutably and makes the distance from current state to founding tension computable, a GoalVector may drift from its original purpose in a manner analogous to institutional goal drift in human organisations.
[0005] Existing systems do not provide a deterministic mechanism for encoding founding incompatibility as an immutable hash bound to GoalVector identity, nor for computing the distance between current GoalVector state and that founding hash.
[0006] There exists a need for a founding tension hash architecture that immutably encodes the origin incompatibility, binds it permanently to GoalVector identity, and enables continuous computable distance measurement enabling drift detection.
Summary of the Invention
[0007] According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a computer-implemented method for founding tension hash computation and preservation in a governed reasoning substrate, the method comprising:
(a) upon generation of a GoalVector, computing a FoundingTensionHash as a deterministic cryptographic function over: the hash identifier of the first incompatible branch at generation time; the hash identifier of the second incompatible branch at generation time; the evidence weights of both branches at generation time; and a generation timestamp;
(b) incorporating the FoundingTensionHash into GoalVector identity such that the GoalVector identity is computationally dependent on the founding tension;
(c) persisting the FoundingTensionHash as an immutable, append-only lineage entry that cannot be modified by any subsequent GoalVector evolution;
(d) requiring every sub-goal node, directed search record, and resolution event associated with the GoalVector to carry lineage referencing the FoundingTensionHash; and
(e) computing a FoundingTensionDistance metric at each execution cycle representing the semantic distance between current GoalVector state and the founding tension encoding.
[0008] According to a second aspect, there is provided a system comprising: a FoundingTensionHash computation module; a GoalVector identity binding controller; an immutable lineage persistence module; a lineage reference enforcer; and a FoundingTensionDistance computation engine.
[0009] According to a third aspect, there is provided a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed, cause a processor to perform the method of the first aspect.
Brief Description of the Drawings
Figure 1 illustrates FoundingTensionHash computation at GoalVector generation.
Figure 2 illustrates GoalVector identity binding to FoundingTensionHash.
Figure 3 illustrates lineage reference requirements across GoalVector evolution.
Figure 4 illustrates FoundingTensionDistance computation across execution cycles.
Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments
1. FoundingTensionHash Computation
[0010] FoundingTensionHash is computed at the moment of GoalVector generation, prior to insertion of the GoalVector node into the substrate.
[0011] The hash is computed as a deterministic cryptographic function over:
(a) the hash identifier of the first incompatible branch as it existed at generation time;
(b) the hash identifier of the second incompatible branch as it existed at generation time;
(c) the canonical evidence weight values of both branches at generation time; and
(d) a generation timestamp.
[0012] No component of the founding tension encoding may be modified after computation.
[0013] Identical founding conditions produce identical FoundingTensionHash values across distributed nodes.
2. GoalVector Identity Binding
[0014] FoundingTensionHash is incorporated into the GoalVector identity computation such that the GoalVector’s canonical identifier is a function of its founding tension.
[0015] This binding ensures that a GoalVector with a different founding tension cannot be presented as equivalent to the original.
[0016] The GoalVector identity computation comprises: canonical goal encoding; GoalVectorHash as defined in prior AIEP filings; and FoundingTensionHash.
3. Immutable Lineage Persistence
[0017] FoundingTensionHash is appended to the substrate as an immutable lineage entry at GoalVector generation.
[0018] The founding tension lineage entry is append-only and cannot be modified, overwritten, or removed by any subsequent operation.
[0019] The founding tension lineage entry persists regardless of GoalVector evolution, resolution, or archival.
4. Lineage Reference Requirements
[0020] Every record associated with GoalVector evolution must carry a lineage reference to the FoundingTensionHash.
[0021] Records required to carry the FoundingTensionHash reference include:
(a) sub-goal node records;
(b) directed search records;
(c) resolution event records;
(d) GoalStabilisationCertificates.
[0022] Absence of required FoundingTensionHash reference causes the affected record to be rejected by the substrate governance layer.
5. FoundingTensionDistance Computation
[0023] At each execution cycle, a FoundingTensionDistance metric is computed representing the semantic distance between the current active GoalVector state and the founding tension encoding.
[0024] FoundingTensionDistance is computed as a deterministic function of:
(a) the current GoalVectorHash;
(b) the FoundingTensionHash; and
(c) a schema-defined distance function.
[0025] FoundingTensionDistance exceeding a schema-defined drift threshold invokes constitutional drift detection mechanisms.
Technical Effect
[0026] The invention ensures that the specific tension that generated a GoalVector cannot be lost through subsequent evolution.
[0027] It enables computable drift detection by making FoundingTensionDistance continuously measurable.
[0028] It provides cryptographic attestation that a GoalVector’s current state traces to a specific founding incompatibility.
[0029] It prevents goal drift without detection in long-running governed systems.
CLAIMS
1. A computer-implemented method for founding tension hash computation and preservation in a governed reasoning substrate, the method comprising: upon generation of a GoalVector, computing a FoundingTensionHash as a deterministic cryptographic function over the hash identifiers of the incompatible antecedent branches, their evidence weights at generation time, and a generation timestamp; incorporating the FoundingTensionHash into GoalVector identity such that the GoalVector identity is computationally dependent on the founding tension; persisting the FoundingTensionHash as an immutable append-only lineage entry; requiring every sub-goal, directed search record, and resolution event to carry lineage referencing the FoundingTensionHash; and computing a FoundingTensionDistance metric at each execution cycle representing the distance between current GoalVector state and the founding tension encoding.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the FoundingTensionHash is computed prior to insertion of the GoalVector node into the substrate.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein identical founding conditions produce identical FoundingTensionHash values across distributed nodes.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein absence of required FoundingTensionHash lineage reference causes rejection of the affected record by the substrate governance layer.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein FoundingTensionDistance exceeding a schema-defined drift threshold invokes constitutional drift detection.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein the founding tension lineage entry persists regardless of GoalVector resolution or archival.
7. A system for founding tension hash computation and preservation, comprising: a FoundingTensionHash computation module; a GoalVector identity binding controller configured to incorporate FoundingTensionHash into GoalVector identity; an immutable lineage persistence module; a lineage reference enforcer; and a FoundingTensionDistance computation engine.
8. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions which, when executed, perform the method of claim 1.
Abstract
A computer-implemented method and system for computing and preserving an immutable FoundingTensionHash encoding the specific incompatibility event from which a GoalVector was generated. The FoundingTensionHash is computed at generation time over the antecedent branch hash identifiers, evidence weights, and timestamp, and is incorporated into GoalVector identity such that the identity is computationally dependent on the founding tension. The FoundingTensionHash is persisted as an immutable append-only lineage entry and must be referenced by all subsequent GoalVector evolution records. A FoundingTensionDistance metric is computed at each execution cycle enabling continuous drift detection. The invention ensures the founding incompatibility cannot be lost through institutional or computational goal drift.
Brief Description of the Drawing
FIG. 1 — Tamper-Evident Hash Chain
┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐
│ Record R(n-1)│ │ Record R(n) │ │ Record R(n+1│
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ content: … │ │ content: … │ │ content: … │
│ hash: │ │ hash: │ │ hash: │
│ H(n-1) │───▶│ H(n) │───▶│ H(n+1) │
│ │ │ parentH: │ │ parentH: │
│ │ │ H(n-1) │ │ H(n) │
└──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘
Append-only · parentHash chaining · deterministically replayable