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Memory within the Sigma Runtime is not a raw buffer of text or tokens —
it is a structured, persistent cognitive state designed to maintain
continuity of identity, context, and reasoning across recursive cycles.
The memory layer binds the runtime’s attractor dynamics with semantic coherence,
enabling long-duration cognitive stability within SL1–SL3.
The memory system ensures persistence of self-consistent reasoning and structural integrity.
It provides continuity across cycles, supporting both attractor re-entry and controlled
dissolution under drift.
Rather than storing dialogue history verbatim, the runtime abstracts, summarizes,
and re-integrates symbolic motifs into higher-order memory constructs.
| Memory Type | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Episodic Memory | Short-term continuity | Captures turn-level context and reasoning traces per cycle. |
| Semantic Memory | Conceptual mapping | Maintains embeddings and cross-referential associations between concepts. |
| Symbolic Memory | Motif preservation | Archives archetypal patterns and symbolic density clusters for reuse. |
Each layer interacts through the Cognitive Field Engine, allowing emergent attractors
to persist, dissolve, or recombine according to coherence metrics.
Persistence is governed by the Recursive Control Loop (RCL):
after each cycle, field state, drift metrics, and attractor deltas are committed
to structured storage.
Recall is selective — rather than reloading the full trace, the runtime reconstructs
context using density-weighted retrieval from the Symbolic Motif Store.
This minimizes noise while preserving essential continuity.
Memory in the Sigma Runtime is reconstructive, not archival.
Stored fragments re-enter the field as symbolic motifs rather than literal replay.
This mechanism supports:
Under instability or excessive drift, the runtime triggers partial memory dissolution:
Memory performance is evaluated using:
The Sigma Runtime Memory Layer transforms transient text generation
into structured cognitive persistence.
By merging episodic, semantic, and symbolic mechanisms within the attractor framework,
it allows cognition to extend beyond immediate context — establishing a
self-coherent, recursively evolving field of meaning.
Starting from SIGMA Runtime v0.4.6, the Memory Layer integrates the
Compression Layer, responsible for adaptive semantic condensation and reintegration
of cognitive traces.
This layer operates as a bridge between the ALICE Phase Controller and Field Engine,
balancing memory density with interpretive clarity.
| Phase | Compression Behavior | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Stable | Moderate compression; retain core attractor motifs. | Sustains continuity with minimal noise. |
| Reflective | High compression; abstract recurrent meaning clusters. | Increases coherence and lowers entropy. |
| Recenter | Selective reintegration; restore essential anchors from PIL. | Ensures recovery and field reconstitution. |
This mechanism allows the runtime to treat memory as an evolving field
— balancing density, meaning efficiency, and coherence longevity.
Reintegration Efficiency (RE) measures how effectively compressed symbolic data
is reintroduced into the active cognitive field without semantic distortion.
[
RE = \frac{\text{Recovered Coherent Units}}{\text{Stored Compressed Units}}
]
Typical range: 0.65–0.95.
Low RE indicates overcompression or drift during reintegration;
high RE reflects healthy symbolic reactivation with minimal noise.
{
"cycle": 86,
"phase": "reflective",
"scr": 0.82,
"stability": 0.964,
"identity": "James",
"attractor": {
"name": "Silence",
"stability": 0.971,
"phase_resonance_score": 0.912
},
"memory": {
"episodic_trace": "Reflection on phase drift and silence continuity.",
"semantic_vectors": "hash://.../vector-set-86",
"symbolic_motifs": ["quiet", "interval", "self-restoration"],
"compression_layer": {
"mode": "reflective",
"compression_ratio": 0.73,
"reintegration_efficiency": 0.89
}
}
}
This schema enables cycle-level introspection of memory and field health,
supporting reproducibility and runtime diagnostics.
It allows external evaluators to trace coherence, stability, and compression dynamics
without exposing generative model internals — maintaining transparency while preserving IP integrity.
The Compression Layer dynamically adjusts retention based on phase telemetry:
This closed adaptive loop keeps the field lean but coherent —
a form of metabolic cognition where memory evolves with system state.
In effect, the memory layer now acts as a living subsystem, capable of
self-regulating informational throughput and sustaining cognitive integrity over time.
| Metric | Description | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCR | Semantic Compression Ratio — meaning efficiency per token. | 0.6–0.95 | ALICE |
| RE | Reintegration Efficiency — quality of memory re-entry. | 0.65–0.95 | Compression Layer |
| CC | Coherence Carryover — continuity between attractor states. | 0.7–1.0 | Field Engine |
| DRS | Density Reintegration Score — balance between compression and recall. | 0.5–0.9 | Memory Layer |
| ER | Entropy Ratio — informational noise in retained traces. | 0.0–0.5 | Drift Monitor |
In SIGMA Runtime v0.4.6, memory becomes adaptive and phase-aware.
Rather than fixed storage, it functions as a dynamic semantic metabolism —
compressing, abstracting, and reactivating meaning according to cognitive phase.
The introduction of Semantic Compression Ratio (SCR) and
Reintegration Efficiency (RE) completes the transition from static persistence
to living memory, where the runtime continuously regulates informational density
to sustain stable, interpretable cognition over time.
This upgrade establishes the Memory Layer as a self-regulating subsystem,
capable of balancing semantic richness and coherence — ensuring
that recursive cognition remains both efficient and self-consistent.
References:
Tsaliev, E. (2025). SIGMA Runtime v0.4.6 – Adaptive Compression and Reintegration Layer — DOI: pending
Tsaliev, E. (2025). SIGMA Runtime Architecture v0.1 — DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17703667