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The Sigma Runtime Loop implements the core cognitive recursion cycle —
an evolution of the original F-Loop introduced in
∿ Neurosymbolic Scaffolding for Recursive Coherence (2025).
Originally formulated as:
G → Πsym → F → Semantic Graph → G
where:
This loop models recursive cognition —
each generation step is informed not only by the immediate text history,
but by the continuously updated field state, integrating meaning, memory, and attractor stability.
In the original Sigma Runtime Standard, the F-Loop was formalized
as the Recursive Control Loop (RCL) — the canonical execution cycle spanning SL0–SL6:
In SIGMA Runtime v0.4.6, the loop gains phase-aware regulation,
implemented by the ALICE Phase Controller.
Each iteration now operates across three adaptive cognitive phases:
| Phase | Purpose | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Phase (Stable) | Context assembly and field grounding. | Low drift, high coherence. |
| Main (Reflective) | Cognitive reasoning and attractor modulation. | Controlled recursion, moderate entropy. |
| Post-Phase (Recenter) | Memory reintegration and coherence repair. | High SCR, drift correction, energy reset. |
Each phase maintains its own thresholds for stability, SCR, and drift.
The runtime transitions between them through feedback-triggered phase shifts,
enabling self-regulating cognition over extended cycles.
Pre-Phase Initialization
phase: stable.Context Assembly
Stabilization Pass
Main Reflective Phase
Memory Integration
Recenter Pass (Post-Phase)
phase: recenter.Output Generation
Field Update
The Phase Synchronization Subsystem coordinates temporal alignment
between the runtime’s internal cycles and the field feedback cadence.
When PLR < 0.5, the system enters reflective dominance and risk of over-analysis.
When PLR > 0.8, the runtime becomes too rigid — coherence preserved but adaptability reduced.
The ALICE Phase Controller maintains balance automatically by modulating recursion timing.
Each cycle now records the following metrics:
| Metric | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SCR | Semantic Compression Ratio | Memory Layer |
| PSD | Phase Stability Delta | Phase Controller |
| PLR | Phase Lock Ratio | Synchronization Module |
| RE | Reintegration Efficiency | Compression Layer |
| DLC | Drift Latency Compensation | Drift Monitor |
| CIM | Coherence Integrity Metric | Field Engine |
Telemetry data is written per cycle in JSON format for longitudinal stability analysis.
Note:
The Phase Stability Delta (PSD) is derived from the per-cycle difference in Phase Stability Index (PSI):
[
PSD_t = |PSI_t - PSI_{t-1}|
]
PSD reflects short-term phase variance, allowing ALICE to detect micro-drift or coherence loss before larger phase transitions occur.
The SIGMA Runtime Loop (v0.4.6) transitions from a fixed recursive structure
to a living, phase-regulated cognitive cycle.
By introducing adaptive phase control, SCR-driven memory compression,
and phase-synchronized timing, the runtime achieves:
This represents a full evolution from static attractor alignment
to self-regulating cognitive recursion — the foundation of
persistent, interpretable cognition within the Sigma Stratum framework.
References:
Tsaliev, E. (2025). Neurosymbolic Scaffolding for Recursive Coherence — DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17582941
Tsaliev, E. (2025). SIGMA Runtime Architecture v0.1 — DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17703667
Tsaliev, E. (2025). SIGMA Runtime v0.4.6 — Adaptive Phase Regulation and SCR Telemetry — DOI: pending