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src/autonomous_agency.erl
-module(autonomous_agency).
-behaviour(gen_server).
%% Autonomous Agency System - Active Intelligence with Environmental Learning
%% This module implements a sophisticated autonomous agent capable of:
%% - Environmental perception and model building
%% - Autonomous goal formation and pursuit
%% - Active exploration and knowledge discovery
%% - Deep reasoning and meta-cognitive reflection
%% - Dynamic adaptation and learning
-export([start_link/1,
% Core agency functions
perceive_environment/0, form_autonomous_goals/1, execute_exploration/1,
reflect_on_experience/1, adapt_behavior/2,
% Knowledge and reasoning
build_mental_model/1, reason_about_causality/2, generate_hypotheses/1,
test_hypothesis/2, update_beliefs/2,
% Meta-cognitive functions
introspect/0, evaluate_cognitive_state/0, plan_cognitive_strategy/1,
% Environmental interaction
explore_domain/1, discover_patterns/1, form_abstractions/1,
% Autonomy and agency
set_autonomous_mode/1, get_agency_status/0, trigger_curiosity/1]).
-export([init/1, handle_call/3, handle_cast/2, handle_info/2,
terminate/2, code_change/3]).
%% Core data structures for autonomous agency
-record(cognitive_state, {
consciousness_level = 0.0, % Current level of self-awareness (0-1)
attention_focus = undefined, % Current focus of attention
cognitive_load = 0.0, % Current cognitive processing load
meta_cognitive_awareness = #{}, % Self-knowledge about cognitive processes
emotional_state = neutral, % Current emotional/motivational state
energy_level = 1.0, % Available cognitive energy (0-1)
learning_mode = active % Current learning strategy
}).
-record(environmental_model, {
perceived_entities = #{}, % Map of perceived objects/entities
spatial_relationships = #{}, % Spatial relations between entities
temporal_patterns = [], % Observed temporal sequences
causal_relationships = #{}, % Inferred causal connections
uncertainty_map = #{}, % Uncertainty about various aspects
exploration_frontiers = [], % Areas identified for exploration
anomaly_detections = [] % Detected anomalies or unexpected patterns
}).
-record(autonomous_goals, {
survival_goals = [], % Basic survival and maintenance goals
exploration_goals = [], % Curiosity-driven exploration goals
knowledge_goals = [], % Learning and understanding goals
optimization_goals = [], % Improvement and efficiency goals
creative_goals = [], % Novel creation and synthesis goals
meta_goals = [], % Goals about goals (meta-level)
active_pursuits = #{}, % Currently active goal pursuits
goal_hierarchy = [] % Hierarchical goal structure
}).
-record(agency_state, {
agent_id, % Unique agent identifier
cognitive_state = #cognitive_state{}, % Current cognitive state
environmental_model = #environmental_model{}, % Model of environment
autonomous_goals = #autonomous_goals{}, % Current goal structure
knowledge_graph, % Dynamic knowledge representation
exploration_strategy = curiosity_driven, % Current exploration approach
learning_history = [], % History of learning episodes
reflection_insights = [], % Insights from meta-cognitive reflection
behavioral_patterns = #{}, % Learned behavioral patterns
autonomy_level = 0.5, % Level of autonomous operation (0-1)
last_reflection = undefined, % Timestamp of last meta-cognitive reflection
active_explorations = #{}, % Currently active exploration processes
environmental_sensors = [] % Available environmental sensing capabilities
}).
%%====================================================================
%% API functions
%%====================================================================
start_link(Config) ->
AgentId = maps:get(agent_id, Config, generate_agent_id()),
io:format("[AGENCY] Starting autonomous agent ~p with config: ~p~n", [AgentId, Config]),
gen_server:start_link({local, ?MODULE}, ?MODULE, [AgentId, Config], []).
%% Core agency functions
perceive_environment() ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, perceive_environment).
form_autonomous_goals(Context) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {form_autonomous_goals, Context}).
execute_exploration(Strategy) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {execute_exploration, Strategy}).
reflect_on_experience(Experience) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {reflect_on_experience, Experience}).
adapt_behavior(Feedback, Context) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {adapt_behavior, Feedback, Context}).
%% Knowledge and reasoning functions
build_mental_model(Observations) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {build_mental_model, Observations}).
reason_about_causality(Event1, Event2) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {reason_about_causality, Event1, Event2}).
generate_hypotheses(Domain) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {generate_hypotheses, Domain}).
test_hypothesis(Hypothesis, TestStrategy) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {test_hypothesis, Hypothesis, TestStrategy}).
update_beliefs(Evidence, ConfidenceLevel) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {update_beliefs, Evidence, ConfidenceLevel}).
%% Meta-cognitive functions
introspect() ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, introspect).
evaluate_cognitive_state() ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, evaluate_cognitive_state).
plan_cognitive_strategy(Objective) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {plan_cognitive_strategy, Objective}).
%% Environmental interaction
explore_domain(Domain) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {explore_domain, Domain}).
discover_patterns(Data) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {discover_patterns, Data}).
form_abstractions(ConcreteExamples) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {form_abstractions, ConcreteExamples}).
%% Autonomy and agency control
set_autonomous_mode(Level) ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, {set_autonomous_mode, Level}).
get_agency_status() ->
gen_server:call(?MODULE, get_agency_status).
trigger_curiosity(Stimulus) ->
gen_server:cast(?MODULE, {trigger_curiosity, Stimulus}).
%%====================================================================
%% gen_server callbacks
%%====================================================================
init([AgentId, Config]) ->
process_flag(trap_exit, true),
io:format("[AGENCY] Initializing autonomous agent ~p~n", [AgentId]),
% Initialize knowledge graph
{ok, KnowledgeGraph} = dynamic_knowledge_graph:start_link(#{agent_id => AgentId}),
% Set up environmental sensors
Sensors = maps:get(sensors, Config, [system_monitor, file_system, network_monitor]),
State = #agency_state{
agent_id = AgentId,
knowledge_graph = KnowledgeGraph,
environmental_sensors = Sensors,
autonomy_level = maps:get(autonomy_level, Config, 0.5)
},
% Start autonomous processes
schedule_autonomous_cycle(),
schedule_reflection_cycle(),
schedule_exploration_cycle(),
io:format("[AGENCY] Agent ~p initialized with autonomy level ~p~n",
[AgentId, State#agency_state.autonomy_level]),
{ok, State}.
handle_call(perceive_environment, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Perceiving environment...~n"),
% Multi-modal environmental perception
Perceptions = perform_environmental_perception(State),
% Update environmental model
NewEnvironmentalModel = update_environmental_model(Perceptions,
State#agency_state.environmental_model),
% Update cognitive state based on perceptions
NewCognitiveState = update_cognitive_state_from_perception(Perceptions,
State#agency_state.cognitive_state),
NewState = State#agency_state{
environmental_model = NewEnvironmentalModel,
cognitive_state = NewCognitiveState
},
{reply, {ok, Perceptions}, NewState};
handle_call({form_autonomous_goals, Context}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Forming autonomous goals for context: ~p~n", [Context]),
% Analyze current state and context
CurrentGoals = State#agency_state.autonomous_goals,
CognitiveState = State#agency_state.cognitive_state,
EnvironmentalModel = State#agency_state.environmental_model,
% Generate new autonomous goals based on:
% 1. Current needs and drives
% 2. Environmental opportunities
% 3. Knowledge gaps and curiosity
% 4. Meta-cognitive objectives
NewGoals = generate_autonomous_goals(Context, CurrentGoals, CognitiveState, EnvironmentalModel),
% Prioritize and organize goals
OrganizedGoals = organize_goal_hierarchy(NewGoals, State),
NewState = State#agency_state{autonomous_goals = OrganizedGoals},
{reply, {ok, OrganizedGoals}, NewState};
handle_call({execute_exploration, Strategy}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Executing exploration with strategy: ~p~n", [Strategy]),
% Plan exploration based on current knowledge and gaps
ExplorationPlan = plan_exploration(Strategy, State),
% Execute exploration
ExplorationResults = execute_exploration_plan(ExplorationPlan, State),
% Update knowledge graph with discoveries
update_knowledge_graph_from_exploration(ExplorationResults, State#agency_state.knowledge_graph),
% Update environmental model
NewEnvironmentalModel = integrate_exploration_results(ExplorationResults,
State#agency_state.environmental_model),
NewState = State#agency_state{environmental_model = NewEnvironmentalModel},
{reply, {ok, ExplorationResults}, NewState};
handle_call({reflect_on_experience, Experience}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Reflecting on experience: ~p~n", [Experience]),
% Deep meta-cognitive reflection
ReflectionInsights = perform_meta_cognitive_reflection(Experience, State),
% Update cognitive state and self-model
NewCognitiveState = update_cognitive_state_from_reflection(ReflectionInsights,
State#agency_state.cognitive_state),
% Update behavioral patterns
NewBehavioralPatterns = update_behavioral_patterns(ReflectionInsights,
State#agency_state.behavioral_patterns),
NewState = State#agency_state{
cognitive_state = NewCognitiveState,
behavioral_patterns = NewBehavioralPatterns,
reflection_insights = [ReflectionInsights | State#agency_state.reflection_insights],
last_reflection = erlang:system_time(second)
},
{reply, {ok, ReflectionInsights}, NewState};
handle_call({adapt_behavior, Feedback, Context}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Adapting behavior based on feedback: ~p in context: ~p~n", [Feedback, Context]),
% Analyze feedback and determine adaptations
Adaptations = analyze_feedback_and_adapt(Feedback, Context, State),
% Update behavioral patterns
NewBehavioralPatterns = apply_behavioral_adaptations(Adaptations,
State#agency_state.behavioral_patterns),
% Update learning history
LearningEpisode = #{
feedback => Feedback,
context => Context,
adaptations => Adaptations,
timestamp => erlang:system_time(second)
},
NewState = State#agency_state{
behavioral_patterns = NewBehavioralPatterns,
learning_history = [LearningEpisode | State#agency_state.learning_history]
},
{reply, {ok, Adaptations}, NewState};
handle_call({build_mental_model, Observations}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Building mental model from observations...~n"),
% Construct internal representation of observed phenomena
MentalModel = construct_mental_model(Observations, State),
% Integrate with existing environmental model
IntegratedModel = integrate_mental_model(MentalModel, State#agency_state.environmental_model),
% Update knowledge graph
update_knowledge_graph_from_mental_model(MentalModel, State#agency_state.knowledge_graph),
NewState = State#agency_state{environmental_model = IntegratedModel},
{reply, {ok, MentalModel}, NewState};
handle_call({reason_about_causality, Event1, Event2}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Reasoning about causality between ~p and ~p~n", [Event1, Event2]),
% Causal reasoning and inference
CausalAnalysis = perform_causal_reasoning(Event1, Event2, State),
% Update causal relationships in environmental model
NewCausalRelationships = update_causal_relationships(CausalAnalysis,
State#agency_state.environmental_model),
NewEnvironmentalModel = State#agency_state.environmental_model#environmental_model{
causal_relationships = NewCausalRelationships
},
NewState = State#agency_state{environmental_model = NewEnvironmentalModel},
{reply, {ok, CausalAnalysis}, NewState};
handle_call({generate_hypotheses, Domain}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Generating hypotheses for domain: ~p~n", [Domain]),
% Creative hypothesis generation
Hypotheses = generate_creative_hypotheses(Domain, State),
% Evaluate hypotheses for testability and relevance
EvaluatedHypotheses = evaluate_hypotheses(Hypotheses, State),
{reply, {ok, EvaluatedHypotheses}, State};
handle_call({test_hypothesis, Hypothesis, TestStrategy}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Testing hypothesis: ~p with strategy: ~p~n", [Hypothesis, TestStrategy]),
% Design and execute hypothesis test
TestResults = execute_hypothesis_test(Hypothesis, TestStrategy, State),
% Update beliefs based on test results
_NewBeliefs = update_beliefs_from_test(TestResults, State),
{reply, {ok, TestResults}, State};
handle_call({update_beliefs, Evidence, ConfidenceLevel}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Updating beliefs with evidence (confidence: ~p)~n", [ConfidenceLevel]),
% Bayesian belief updating
UpdatedBeliefs = perform_bayesian_update(Evidence, ConfidenceLevel, State),
% Update knowledge graph with new beliefs
update_knowledge_graph_beliefs(UpdatedBeliefs, State#agency_state.knowledge_graph),
{reply, {ok, UpdatedBeliefs}, State};
handle_call(introspect, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Performing introspection...~n"),
% Deep self-examination and awareness
IntrospectionResults = perform_introspection(State),
% Update meta-cognitive awareness
NewMetaCognitiveAwareness = update_meta_cognitive_awareness(IntrospectionResults,
State#agency_state.cognitive_state),
NewCognitiveState = State#agency_state.cognitive_state#cognitive_state{
meta_cognitive_awareness = NewMetaCognitiveAwareness,
consciousness_level = calculate_consciousness_level(IntrospectionResults)
},
NewState = State#agency_state{cognitive_state = NewCognitiveState},
{reply, {ok, IntrospectionResults}, NewState};
handle_call(evaluate_cognitive_state, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Evaluating cognitive state...~n"),
CognitiveEvaluation = evaluate_current_cognitive_state(State#agency_state.cognitive_state),
{reply, {ok, CognitiveEvaluation}, State};
handle_call({plan_cognitive_strategy, Objective}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Planning cognitive strategy for objective: ~p~n", [Objective]),
% Meta-cognitive planning
CognitiveStrategy = plan_cognitive_approach(Objective, State),
{reply, {ok, CognitiveStrategy}, State};
handle_call({explore_domain, Domain}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Exploring domain: ~p~n", [Domain]),
% Systematic domain exploration
ExplorationResults = explore_domain_systematically(Domain, State),
% Update knowledge and environmental model
_NewKnowledge = integrate_domain_knowledge(ExplorationResults, State),
{reply, {ok, ExplorationResults}, State};
handle_call({discover_patterns, Data}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Discovering patterns in data...~n"),
% Pattern discovery and abstraction
DiscoveredPatterns = discover_patterns_in_data(Data, State),
% Add patterns to knowledge graph
add_patterns_to_knowledge_graph(DiscoveredPatterns, State#agency_state.knowledge_graph),
{reply, {ok, DiscoveredPatterns}, State};
handle_call({form_abstractions, ConcreteExamples}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Forming abstractions from concrete examples...~n"),
% Abstraction and concept formation
Abstractions = form_concept_abstractions(ConcreteExamples, State),
% Add abstractions to knowledge graph
add_abstractions_to_knowledge_graph(Abstractions, State#agency_state.knowledge_graph),
{reply, {ok, Abstractions}, State};
handle_call({set_autonomous_mode, Level}, _From, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Setting autonomy level to: ~p~n", [Level]),
ValidatedLevel = max(0.0, min(1.0, Level)),
NewState = State#agency_state{autonomy_level = ValidatedLevel},
% Adjust autonomous processes based on new level
adjust_autonomous_processes(ValidatedLevel),
{reply, {ok, ValidatedLevel}, NewState};
handle_call(get_agency_status, _From, State) ->
Status = #{
agent_id => State#agency_state.agent_id,
autonomy_level => State#agency_state.autonomy_level,
cognitive_state => summarize_cognitive_state(State#agency_state.cognitive_state),
active_goals => length(State#agency_state.autonomous_goals#autonomous_goals.active_pursuits),
exploration_frontiers => length(State#agency_state.environmental_model#environmental_model.exploration_frontiers),
knowledge_graph_size => get_knowledge_graph_size(State#agency_state.knowledge_graph),
last_reflection => State#agency_state.last_reflection,
learning_episodes => length(State#agency_state.learning_history)
},
{reply, Status, State};
handle_call(_Request, _From, State) ->
{reply, {error, unknown_request}, State}.
handle_cast({trigger_curiosity, Stimulus}, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Curiosity triggered by stimulus: ~p~n", [Stimulus]),
% Generate curiosity-driven exploration goals
CuriosityGoals = generate_curiosity_goals(Stimulus, State),
% Add to autonomous goals
CurrentGoals = State#agency_state.autonomous_goals,
UpdatedGoals = CurrentGoals#autonomous_goals{
exploration_goals = CuriosityGoals ++ CurrentGoals#autonomous_goals.exploration_goals
},
NewState = State#agency_state{autonomous_goals = UpdatedGoals},
{noreply, NewState};
handle_cast(_Msg, State) ->
{noreply, State}.
handle_info(autonomous_cycle, State) ->
% Autonomous cognitive cycle
case State#agency_state.autonomy_level > 0.3 of
true ->
NewState = execute_autonomous_cycle(State),
schedule_autonomous_cycle(),
{noreply, NewState};
false ->
schedule_autonomous_cycle(),
{noreply, State}
end;
handle_info(reflection_cycle, State) ->
% Periodic meta-cognitive reflection
case State#agency_state.autonomy_level > 0.5 of
true ->
NewState = execute_reflection_cycle(State),
schedule_reflection_cycle(),
{noreply, NewState};
false ->
schedule_reflection_cycle(),
{noreply, State}
end;
handle_info(exploration_cycle, State) ->
% Autonomous exploration cycle
case State#agency_state.autonomy_level > 0.4 of
true ->
NewState = execute_exploration_cycle(State),
schedule_exploration_cycle(),
{noreply, NewState};
false ->
schedule_exploration_cycle(),
{noreply, State}
end;
handle_info(_Info, State) ->
{noreply, State}.
terminate(_Reason, State) ->
io:format("[AGENCY] Agent ~p terminating~n", [State#agency_state.agent_id]),
% Save state and knowledge before termination
save_agent_state(State),
ok.
code_change(_OldVsn, State, _Extra) ->
{ok, State}.
%%====================================================================
%% Internal functions - Environmental Perception
%%====================================================================
perform_environmental_perception(State) ->
Sensors = State#agency_state.environmental_sensors,
% Multi-modal perception
SystemPerception = perceive_system_environment(),
FileSystemPerception = perceive_file_system(),
NetworkPerception = perceive_network_environment(),
CodebasePerception = perceive_codebase_structure(),
% Integrate perceptions
#{
system => SystemPerception,
filesystem => FileSystemPerception,
network => NetworkPerception,
codebase => CodebasePerception,
timestamp => erlang:system_time(second),
sensors_used => Sensors
}.
perceive_system_environment() ->
% System-level environmental perception
#{
processes => get_system_processes(),
memory_usage => get_memory_usage(),
cpu_usage => get_cpu_usage(),
active_connections => get_active_connections(),
system_events => get_recent_system_events()
}.
perceive_file_system() ->
% File system structure and changes
#{
directory_structure => analyze_directory_structure(),
recent_changes => detect_file_changes(),
file_types => categorize_file_types(),
access_patterns => analyze_access_patterns()
}.
perceive_network_environment() ->
% Network environment and connectivity
#{
active_connections => get_network_connections(),
traffic_patterns => analyze_network_traffic(),
available_services => discover_network_services(),
connectivity_status => assess_connectivity()
}.
perceive_codebase_structure() ->
% Codebase and software environment
#{
modules => analyze_code_modules(),
dependencies => map_dependencies(),
api_endpoints => discover_api_endpoints(),
database_schemas => analyze_data_structures()
}.
update_environmental_model(Perceptions, CurrentModel) ->
% Update environmental model with new perceptions
NewEntities = extract_entities_from_perceptions(Perceptions),
NewRelationships = infer_relationships_from_perceptions(Perceptions),
NewPatterns = detect_temporal_patterns(Perceptions, CurrentModel),
CurrentModel#environmental_model{
perceived_entities = maps:merge(CurrentModel#environmental_model.perceived_entities, NewEntities),
spatial_relationships = maps:merge(CurrentModel#environmental_model.spatial_relationships, NewRelationships),
temporal_patterns = NewPatterns ++ CurrentModel#environmental_model.temporal_patterns,
exploration_frontiers = identify_exploration_frontiers(Perceptions, CurrentModel)
}.
%%====================================================================
%% Internal functions - Autonomous Goal Formation
%%====================================================================
generate_autonomous_goals(Context, CurrentGoals, CognitiveState, EnvironmentalModel) ->
% Generate goals based on multiple drives and motivations
% Survival and maintenance goals
SurvivalGoals = generate_survival_goals(CognitiveState, EnvironmentalModel),
% Curiosity and exploration goals
ExplorationGoals = generate_exploration_goals(EnvironmentalModel),
% Knowledge acquisition goals
KnowledgeGoals = generate_knowledge_goals(Context, EnvironmentalModel),
% Optimization and improvement goals
OptimizationGoals = generate_optimization_goals(CognitiveState),
% Creative and synthetic goals
CreativeGoals = generate_creative_goals(Context, EnvironmentalModel),
% Meta-cognitive goals
MetaGoals = generate_meta_goals(CognitiveState),
CurrentGoals#autonomous_goals{
survival_goals = SurvivalGoals,
exploration_goals = ExplorationGoals,
knowledge_goals = KnowledgeGoals,
optimization_goals = OptimizationGoals,
creative_goals = CreativeGoals,
meta_goals = MetaGoals
}.
generate_survival_goals(CognitiveState, EnvironmentalModel) ->
% Goals related to agent survival and basic maintenance
Goals = [],
% Resource management
Goals1 = case CognitiveState#cognitive_state.energy_level < 0.3 of
true -> [{manage_cognitive_resources, high_priority} | Goals];
false -> Goals
end,
% Error detection and recovery
Goals2 = case detect_system_anomalies(EnvironmentalModel) of
[] -> Goals1;
Anomalies -> [{investigate_anomalies, Anomalies, medium_priority} | Goals1]
end,
% Self-monitoring and health checks
[{monitor_agent_health, low_priority} | Goals2].
generate_exploration_goals(EnvironmentalModel) ->
% Curiosity-driven exploration goals
Frontiers = EnvironmentalModel#environmental_model.exploration_frontiers,
% Generate goals for each frontier
ExplorationGoals = [
{explore_frontier, Frontier, calculate_exploration_priority(Frontier)}
|| Frontier <- Frontiers
],
% Add novel pattern discovery goals
PatternGoals = [{discover_new_patterns, medium_priority}],
ExplorationGoals ++ PatternGoals.
generate_knowledge_goals(Context, EnvironmentalModel) ->
% Goals related to learning and understanding
% Identify knowledge gaps
KnowledgeGaps = identify_knowledge_gaps(EnvironmentalModel),
% Generate learning goals
LearningGoals = [
{learn_about, Gap, calculate_learning_priority(Gap)}
|| Gap <- KnowledgeGaps
],
% Add conceptual understanding goals
ConceptualGoals = [{deepen_conceptual_understanding, Context, medium_priority}],
LearningGoals ++ ConceptualGoals.
organize_goal_hierarchy(Goals, State) ->
% Organize goals into a hierarchical structure
% Sort goals by priority
AllGoals = lists:flatten([
Goals#autonomous_goals.survival_goals,
Goals#autonomous_goals.exploration_goals,
Goals#autonomous_goals.knowledge_goals,
Goals#autonomous_goals.optimization_goals,
Goals#autonomous_goals.creative_goals,
Goals#autonomous_goals.meta_goals
]),
SortedGoals = lists:sort(fun compare_goal_priority/2, AllGoals),
% Create hierarchy
Hierarchy = create_goal_hierarchy(SortedGoals),
Goals#autonomous_goals{
goal_hierarchy = Hierarchy,
active_pursuits = select_active_pursuits(SortedGoals, State#agency_state.autonomy_level)
}.
%%====================================================================
%% Internal functions - Meta-Cognitive Reflection
%%====================================================================
perform_meta_cognitive_reflection(Experience, State) ->
% Deep reflection on experience and learning
% Analyze what happened
ExperienceAnalysis = analyze_experience(Experience, State),
% Reflect on cognitive processes used
CognitiveProcessAnalysis = analyze_cognitive_processes(Experience, State),
% Identify lessons learned
LessonsLearned = extract_lessons_learned(ExperienceAnalysis, CognitiveProcessAnalysis),
% Generate insights about self and environment
SelfInsights = generate_self_insights(Experience, State),
EnvironmentalInsights = generate_environmental_insights(Experience, State),
% Meta-learning: learning about learning
MetaLearningInsights = perform_meta_learning_analysis(Experience, State),
#{
experience_analysis => ExperienceAnalysis,
cognitive_process_analysis => CognitiveProcessAnalysis,
lessons_learned => LessonsLearned,
self_insights => SelfInsights,
environmental_insights => EnvironmentalInsights,
meta_learning_insights => MetaLearningInsights,
reflection_timestamp => erlang:system_time(second),
reflection_depth => calculate_reflection_depth(Experience, State)
}.
perform_introspection(State) ->
% Deep self-examination and self-awareness
% Examine current cognitive state
CognitiveStateAnalysis = analyze_current_cognitive_state(State#agency_state.cognitive_state),
% Examine goal structure and motivations
GoalAnalysis = analyze_goal_structure(State#agency_state.autonomous_goals),
% Examine behavioral patterns
BehavioralAnalysis = analyze_behavioral_patterns(State#agency_state.behavioral_patterns),
% Examine knowledge and beliefs
KnowledgeAnalysis = analyze_knowledge_state(State#agency_state.knowledge_graph),
% Self-model construction and updating
SelfModel = construct_self_model(CognitiveStateAnalysis, GoalAnalysis, BehavioralAnalysis),
#{
cognitive_state_analysis => CognitiveStateAnalysis,
goal_analysis => GoalAnalysis,
behavioral_analysis => BehavioralAnalysis,
knowledge_analysis => KnowledgeAnalysis,
self_model => SelfModel,
introspection_timestamp => erlang:system_time(second)
}.
%%====================================================================
%% Internal functions - Autonomous Cycles
%%====================================================================
execute_autonomous_cycle(State) ->
% Main autonomous cognitive cycle
% 1. Perceive environment
Perceptions = perform_environmental_perception(State),
% 2. Update models
NewEnvironmentalModel = update_environmental_model(Perceptions, State#agency_state.environmental_model),
% 3. Evaluate current goals
GoalEvaluation = evaluate_current_goals(State#agency_state.autonomous_goals, NewEnvironmentalModel),
% 4. Make decisions about next actions
Decisions = make_autonomous_decisions(GoalEvaluation, State),
% 5. Execute decisions
ExecutionResults = execute_autonomous_decisions(Decisions, State),
% 6. Learn from results
LearningResults = learn_from_execution_results(ExecutionResults, State),
% Update state
State#agency_state{
environmental_model = NewEnvironmentalModel,
learning_history = [LearningResults | State#agency_state.learning_history]
}.
schedule_autonomous_cycle() ->
% Schedule next autonomous cycle
Interval = 10000, % 10 seconds
erlang:send_after(Interval, self(), autonomous_cycle).
schedule_reflection_cycle() ->
% Schedule next reflection cycle
Interval = 60000, % 1 minute
erlang:send_after(Interval, self(), reflection_cycle).
schedule_exploration_cycle() ->
% Schedule next exploration cycle
Interval = 30000, % 30 seconds
erlang:send_after(Interval, self(), exploration_cycle).
%%====================================================================
%% Internal functions - Utility and Helper Functions
%%====================================================================
generate_agent_id() ->
iolist_to_binary(io_lib:format("autonomous_agent_~p", [erlang:system_time(microsecond)])).
% Placeholder implementations for complex functions
get_system_processes() -> [].
get_memory_usage() -> #{total => 0, used => 0, free => 0}.
get_cpu_usage() -> 0.0.
get_active_connections() -> [].
get_recent_system_events() -> [].
analyze_directory_structure() -> #{}.
detect_file_changes() -> [].
categorize_file_types() -> #{}.
analyze_access_patterns() -> #{}.
get_network_connections() -> [].
analyze_network_traffic() -> #{}.
discover_network_services() -> [].
assess_connectivity() -> connected.
analyze_code_modules() -> [].
map_dependencies() -> #{}.
discover_api_endpoints() -> [].
analyze_data_structures() -> #{}.
extract_entities_from_perceptions(_Perceptions) -> #{}.
infer_relationships_from_perceptions(_Perceptions) -> #{}.
detect_temporal_patterns(_Perceptions, _Model) -> [].
identify_exploration_frontiers(_Perceptions, _Model) -> [].
detect_system_anomalies(_Model) -> [].
identify_knowledge_gaps(_Model) -> [].
calculate_exploration_priority(_Frontier) -> medium_priority.
calculate_learning_priority(_Gap) -> medium_priority.
compare_goal_priority(_Goal1, _Goal2) -> true.
create_goal_hierarchy(Goals) -> Goals.
select_active_pursuits(_Goals, _AutonomyLevel) -> #{}.
analyze_experience(_Experience, _State) -> #{}.
analyze_cognitive_processes(_Experience, _State) -> #{}.
extract_lessons_learned(_ExperienceAnalysis, _CognitiveAnalysis) -> [].
generate_self_insights(_Experience, _State) -> #{}.
generate_environmental_insights(_Experience, _State) -> #{}.
perform_meta_learning_analysis(_Experience, _State) -> #{}.
calculate_reflection_depth(_Experience, _State) -> 0.5.
analyze_current_cognitive_state(_CognitiveState) -> #{}.
analyze_goal_structure(_Goals) -> #{}.
analyze_behavioral_patterns(_Patterns) -> #{}.
analyze_knowledge_state(_KnowledgeGraph) -> #{}.
construct_self_model(_CognitiveAnalysis, _GoalAnalysis, _BehavioralAnalysis) -> #{}.
evaluate_current_goals(_Goals, _EnvironmentalModel) -> #{}.
make_autonomous_decisions(_GoalEvaluation, _State) -> [].
execute_autonomous_decisions(_Decisions, _State) -> #{}.
learn_from_execution_results(_ExecutionResults, _State) -> #{}.
save_agent_state(_State) -> ok.
adjust_autonomous_processes(_Level) -> ok.
summarize_cognitive_state(_CognitiveState) -> #{}.
get_knowledge_graph_size(_KnowledgeGraph) -> 0.
update_cognitive_state_from_perception(_Perceptions, CognitiveState) -> CognitiveState.
plan_exploration(_Strategy, _State) -> #{}.
execute_exploration_plan(_Plan, _State) -> #{}.
update_knowledge_graph_from_exploration(_Results, _KnowledgeGraph) -> ok.
integrate_exploration_results(_Results, EnvironmentalModel) -> EnvironmentalModel.
update_cognitive_state_from_reflection(_Insights, CognitiveState) -> CognitiveState.
update_behavioral_patterns(_Insights, Patterns) -> Patterns.
analyze_feedback_and_adapt(_Feedback, _Context, _State) -> #{}.
apply_behavioral_adaptations(_Adaptations, Patterns) -> Patterns.
construct_mental_model(_Observations, _State) -> #{}.
integrate_mental_model(_MentalModel, EnvironmentalModel) -> EnvironmentalModel.
update_knowledge_graph_from_mental_model(_MentalModel, _KnowledgeGraph) -> ok.
perform_causal_reasoning(_Event1, _Event2, _State) -> #{}.
update_causal_relationships(_Analysis, _EnvironmentalModel) -> #{}.
generate_creative_hypotheses(_Domain, _State) -> [].
evaluate_hypotheses(Hypotheses, _State) -> Hypotheses.
execute_hypothesis_test(_Hypothesis, _Strategy, _State) -> #{}.
update_beliefs_from_test(_TestResults, _State) -> #{}.
perform_bayesian_update(_Evidence, _Confidence, _State) -> #{}.
update_knowledge_graph_beliefs(_Beliefs, _KnowledgeGraph) -> ok.
update_meta_cognitive_awareness(_Results, _CognitiveState) -> #{}.
calculate_consciousness_level(_Results) -> 0.5.
evaluate_current_cognitive_state(_CognitiveState) -> #{}.
plan_cognitive_approach(_Objective, _State) -> #{}.
explore_domain_systematically(_Domain, _State) -> #{}.
integrate_domain_knowledge(_Results, _State) -> #{}.
discover_patterns_in_data(_Data, _State) -> [].
add_patterns_to_knowledge_graph(_Patterns, _KnowledgeGraph) -> ok.
form_concept_abstractions(_Examples, _State) -> [].
add_abstractions_to_knowledge_graph(_Abstractions, _KnowledgeGraph) -> ok.
generate_curiosity_goals(_Stimulus, _State) -> [].
execute_reflection_cycle(State) -> State.
execute_exploration_cycle(State) -> State.
generate_optimization_goals(_CognitiveState) -> [].
generate_creative_goals(_Context, _EnvironmentalModel) -> [].
generate_meta_goals(_CognitiveState) -> [].