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src/self_reflection_system.erl
-module(self_reflection_system).
-behaviour(gen_statem).
-export([start_link/0, start_link/1]).
-export([initiate_self_reflection/1, assess_performance/1, evaluate_decisions/1,
analyze_learning_progress/1, reflect_on_goals/1, examine_biases/1,
update_self_model/2, get_self_assessment/1, trigger_metacognition/1]).
-export([init/1, callback_mode/0, terminate/3, code_change/4]).
-export([idle/3, self_assessment/3, metacognitive_analysis/3, bias_examination/3,
decision_evaluation/3, learning_reflection/3, goal_alignment/3,
self_model_update/3, insight_integration/3, wisdom_synthesis/3]).
-record(cognitive_profile, {
strengths = [] :: [atom()],
weaknesses = [] :: [atom()],
learning_style = undefined :: undefined | atom(),
decision_patterns = #{} :: #{atom() => term()},
bias_tendencies = [] :: [atom()],
metacognitive_awareness = 0.0 :: float(),
self_efficacy = 0.0 :: float(),
adaptability_score = 0.0 :: float(),
emotional_intelligence = 0.0 :: float(),
critical_thinking = 0.0 :: float()
}).
-record(reflection_insight, {
type :: atom(),
content :: term(),
confidence = 0.0 :: float(),
impact_level = low :: low | medium | high | critical,
actionable_items = [] :: [term()],
timestamp :: erlang:timestamp(),
validation_status = pending :: pending | validated | rejected
}).
-record(self_reflection_data, {
session_id :: term(),
cognitive_profile = #cognitive_profile{} :: #cognitive_profile{},
historical_profiles = [] :: [#cognitive_profile{}],
current_insights = [] :: [#reflection_insight{}],
decision_history = [] :: [term()],
learning_episodes = [] :: [term()],
goal_evolution = [] :: [term()],
performance_metrics = #{} :: #{atom() => number()},
metacognitive_state = #{
awareness_level => 0.0,
confidence_level => 0.0,
reflection_depth => shallow,
cognitive_load => low
} :: #{atom() => term()},
self_model = #{
identity => undefined,
capabilities => [],
limitations => [],
values => [],
beliefs => [],
assumptions => []
} :: #{atom() => term()},
reflection_triggers = #{
performance_threshold => 0.7,
decision_complexity => medium,
learning_plateau => true,
goal_misalignment => true,
bias_detection => true
} :: #{atom() => term()},
wisdom_accumulation = #{
lessons_learned => [],
principles_discovered => [],
mental_models => [],
heuristics => [],
patterns => []
} :: #{atom() => [term()]},
self_improvement_plan = [] :: [term()],
reflection_statistics = #{} :: #{atom() => term()},
observers = [] :: [pid()],
continuous_mode = false :: boolean(),
reflection_interval = 10000 :: pos_integer(),
start_time :: erlang:timestamp()
}).
start_link() ->
gen_statem:start_link(?MODULE, [], []).
start_link(Options) ->
gen_statem:start_link(?MODULE, Options, []).
initiate_self_reflection(Pid) ->
gen_statem:call(Pid, initiate_self_reflection).
assess_performance(Pid) ->
gen_statem:call(Pid, assess_performance).
evaluate_decisions(Pid) ->
gen_statem:call(Pid, evaluate_decisions).
analyze_learning_progress(Pid) ->
gen_statem:call(Pid, analyze_learning_progress).
reflect_on_goals(Pid) ->
gen_statem:call(Pid, reflect_on_goals).
examine_biases(Pid) ->
gen_statem:call(Pid, examine_biases).
update_self_model(Pid, Updates) ->
gen_statem:call(Pid, {update_self_model, Updates}).
get_self_assessment(Pid) ->
gen_statem:call(Pid, get_self_assessment).
trigger_metacognition(Pid) ->
gen_statem:call(Pid, trigger_metacognition).
init(Options) ->
Data = #self_reflection_data{
session_id = make_ref(),
continuous_mode = proplists:get_value(continuous, Options, false),
reflection_interval = proplists:get_value(interval, Options, 10000),
start_time = erlang:timestamp(),
cognitive_profile = initialize_cognitive_profile(),
reflection_triggers = initialize_reflection_triggers(Options),
reflection_statistics = #{
reflection_sessions => 0,
insights_generated => 0,
biases_detected => 0,
decisions_evaluated => 0,
learning_episodes_analyzed => 0,
self_model_updates => 0,
metacognitive_events => 0
}
},
{ok, idle, Data}.
callback_mode() -> [state_functions, state_enter].
idle(enter, _OldState, Data) ->
case Data#self_reflection_data.continuous_mode of
true ->
{keep_state, Data, [{state_timeout, Data#self_reflection_data.reflection_interval, continuous_reflection}]};
false ->
{keep_state, Data}
end;
idle({call, From}, initiate_self_reflection, Data) ->
ReflectionData = begin_reflection_session(Data),
{next_state, self_assessment, ReflectionData, [{reply, From, ok}]};
idle({call, From}, assess_performance, Data) ->
{next_state, self_assessment, Data, [{reply, From, ok}, {state_timeout, 0, performance_focus}]};
idle({call, From}, examine_biases, Data) ->
{next_state, bias_examination, Data, [{reply, From, ok}]};
idle({call, From}, trigger_metacognition, Data) ->
{next_state, metacognitive_analysis, Data, [{reply, From, ok}]};
idle(state_timeout, continuous_reflection, Data) ->
{next_state, self_assessment, begin_reflection_session(Data)};
idle(EventType, Event, Data) ->
handle_common_events(EventType, Event, Data).
self_assessment(enter, _OldState, Data) ->
AssessmentData = conduct_comprehensive_self_assessment(Data),
UpdatedStats = increment_stat(reflection_sessions, Data#self_reflection_data.reflection_statistics),
{next_state, metacognitive_analysis, AssessmentData#self_reflection_data{reflection_statistics = UpdatedStats}};
self_assessment(state_timeout, performance_focus, Data) ->
PerformanceData = focus_on_performance_assessment(Data),
{next_state, decision_evaluation, PerformanceData};
self_assessment(EventType, Event, Data) ->
handle_common_events(EventType, Event, Data).
metacognitive_analysis(enter, _OldState, Data) ->
MetacognitiveData = perform_metacognitive_analysis(Data),
UpdatedStats = increment_stat(metacognitive_events, Data#self_reflection_data.reflection_statistics),
{next_state, bias_examination, MetacognitiveData#self_reflection_data{reflection_statistics = UpdatedStats}};
metacognitive_analysis(EventType, Event, Data) ->
handle_common_events(EventType, Event, Data).
bias_examination(enter, _OldState, Data) ->
BiasData = examine_cognitive_biases(Data),
case detect_significant_biases(BiasData) of
{biases_found, BiasInsights} ->
InsightData = record_bias_insights(BiasInsights, BiasData),
UpdatedStats = increment_stat(biases_detected, InsightData#self_reflection_data.reflection_statistics),
{next_state, decision_evaluation, InsightData#self_reflection_data{reflection_statistics = UpdatedStats}};
no_significant_biases ->
{next_state, decision_evaluation, BiasData}
end;
bias_examination(EventType, Event, Data) ->
handle_common_events(EventType, Event, Data).
decision_evaluation(enter, _OldState, Data) ->
DecisionData = evaluate_recent_decisions(Data),
case analyze_decision_quality(DecisionData) of
{insights_available, DecisionInsights} ->
InsightData = integrate_decision_insights(DecisionInsights, DecisionData),
UpdatedStats = increment_stat(decisions_evaluated, InsightData#self_reflection_data.reflection_statistics),
{next_state, learning_reflection, InsightData#self_reflection_data{reflection_statistics = UpdatedStats}};
no_significant_insights ->
{next_state, learning_reflection, DecisionData}
end;
decision_evaluation(EventType, Event, Data) ->
handle_common_events(EventType, Event, Data).
learning_reflection(enter, _OldState, Data) ->
LearningData = analyze_learning_progress_and_patterns(Data),
case identify_learning_insights(LearningData) of
{learning_insights, Insights} ->
InsightData = integrate_learning_insights(Insights, LearningData),
UpdatedStats = increment_stat(learning_episodes_analyzed, InsightData#self_reflection_data.reflection_statistics),
{next_state, goal_alignment, InsightData#self_reflection_data{reflection_statistics = UpdatedStats}};
no_learning_insights ->
{next_state, goal_alignment, LearningData}
end;
learning_reflection(EventType, Event, Data) ->
handle_common_events(EventType, Event, Data).
goal_alignment(enter, _OldState, Data) ->
GoalData = assess_goal_alignment_and_evolution(Data),
case evaluate_goal_coherence(GoalData) of
{alignment_issues, Issues} ->
UpdatedData = address_goal_misalignment(Issues, GoalData),
{next_state, self_model_update, UpdatedData};
goals_aligned ->
{next_state, self_model_update, GoalData}
end;
goal_alignment(EventType, Event, Data) ->
handle_common_events(EventType, Event, Data).
self_model_update(enter, _OldState, Data) ->
ModelData = update_self_model_based_on_insights(Data),
case significant_model_changes(ModelData) of
true ->
UpdatedStats = increment_stat(self_model_updates, ModelData#self_reflection_data.reflection_statistics),
{next_state, insight_integration, ModelData#self_reflection_data{reflection_statistics = UpdatedStats}};
false ->
{next_state, insight_integration, ModelData}
end;
self_model_update(EventType, Event, Data) ->
handle_common_events(EventType, Event, Data).
insight_integration(enter, _OldState, Data) ->
IntegrationData = integrate_all_insights(Data),
PlanData = formulate_self_improvement_plan(IntegrationData),
UpdatedStats = increment_stat(insights_generated, PlanData#self_reflection_data.reflection_statistics),
{next_state, wisdom_synthesis, PlanData#self_reflection_data{reflection_statistics = UpdatedStats}};
insight_integration(EventType, Event, Data) ->
handle_common_events(EventType, Event, Data).
wisdom_synthesis(enter, _OldState, Data) ->
WisdomData = synthesize_wisdom_from_reflection(Data),
FinalData = complete_reflection_cycle(WisdomData),
case Data#self_reflection_data.continuous_mode of
true ->
{next_state, idle, FinalData};
false ->
{keep_state, FinalData}
end;
wisdom_synthesis({call, From}, get_self_assessment, Data) ->
Assessment = compile_self_assessment_report(Data),
{keep_state, Data, [{reply, From, {ok, Assessment}}]};
wisdom_synthesis(EventType, Event, Data) ->
handle_common_events(EventType, Event, Data).
terminate(_Reason, _State, _Data) ->
ok.
code_change(_Vsn, State, Data, _Extra) ->
{ok, State, Data}.
begin_reflection_session(Data) ->
Data#self_reflection_data{
session_id = make_ref(),
current_insights = [],
start_time = erlang:timestamp()
}.
conduct_comprehensive_self_assessment(Data) ->
Profile = Data#self_reflection_data.cognitive_profile,
StrengthsAssessment = assess_cognitive_strengths(Profile, Data),
WeaknessesAssessment = identify_cognitive_weaknesses(Profile, Data),
MetacognitiveAssessment = evaluate_metacognitive_awareness(Profile, Data),
AdaptabilityAssessment = assess_adaptability(Profile, Data),
UpdatedProfile = Profile#cognitive_profile{
strengths = StrengthsAssessment,
weaknesses = WeaknessesAssessment,
metacognitive_awareness = MetacognitiveAssessment,
adaptability_score = AdaptabilityAssessment
},
Data#self_reflection_data{cognitive_profile = UpdatedProfile}.
focus_on_performance_assessment(Data) ->
PerformanceMetrics = collect_performance_data(Data),
PerformanceAnalysis = analyze_performance_trends(PerformanceMetrics),
PerformanceInsights = generate_performance_insights(PerformanceAnalysis),
Data#self_reflection_data{
performance_metrics = PerformanceMetrics,
current_insights = PerformanceInsights ++ Data#self_reflection_data.current_insights
}.
perform_metacognitive_analysis(Data) ->
MetacognitiveState = Data#self_reflection_data.metacognitive_state,
AwarenessAnalysis = analyze_self_awareness_levels(MetacognitiveState, Data),
ConfidenceAnalysis = evaluate_confidence_calibration(MetacognitiveState, Data),
ReflectionDepthAnalysis = assess_reflection_depth_effectiveness(MetacognitiveState, Data),
CognitiveLoadAnalysis = analyze_cognitive_load_patterns(MetacognitiveState, Data),
UpdatedMetacognitiveState = #{
awareness_level => AwarenessAnalysis,
confidence_level => ConfidenceAnalysis,
reflection_depth => ReflectionDepthAnalysis,
cognitive_load => CognitiveLoadAnalysis
},
Data#self_reflection_data{metacognitive_state = UpdatedMetacognitiveState}.
examine_cognitive_biases(Data) ->
Profile = Data#self_reflection_data.cognitive_profile,
DecisionHistory = Data#self_reflection_data.decision_history,
ConfirmationBias = detect_confirmation_bias(DecisionHistory),
AnchoringBias = detect_anchoring_bias(DecisionHistory),
AvailabilityBias = detect_availability_bias(DecisionHistory),
OverconfidenceBias = detect_overconfidence_bias(Profile, DecisionHistory),
DetectedBiases = [B || B <- [ConfirmationBias, AnchoringBias, AvailabilityBias, OverconfidenceBias], B =/= none],
UpdatedProfile = Profile#cognitive_profile{bias_tendencies = DetectedBiases},
Data#self_reflection_data{cognitive_profile = UpdatedProfile}.
detect_significant_biases(Data) ->
Biases = Data#self_reflection_data.cognitive_profile#cognitive_profile.bias_tendencies,
case length(Biases) of
0 -> no_significant_biases;
Count when Count > 0 ->
BiasInsights = [create_bias_insight(Bias) || Bias <- Biases],
{biases_found, BiasInsights}
end.
evaluate_recent_decisions(Data) ->
DecisionHistory = Data#self_reflection_data.decision_history,
RecentDecisions = lists:sublist(DecisionHistory, 10),
DecisionAnalysis = [analyze_single_decision(Decision, Data) || Decision <- RecentDecisions],
QualityMetrics = calculate_decision_quality_metrics(DecisionAnalysis),
Data#self_reflection_data{
performance_metrics = maps:merge(Data#self_reflection_data.performance_metrics, QualityMetrics)
}.
analyze_decision_quality(Data) ->
QualityMetrics = maps:get(decision_quality, Data#self_reflection_data.performance_metrics, 0.0),
case QualityMetrics > 0.7 of
true -> no_significant_insights;
false ->
DecisionInsights = generate_decision_improvement_insights(Data),
{insights_available, DecisionInsights}
end.
analyze_learning_progress_and_patterns(Data) ->
LearningEpisodes = Data#self_reflection_data.learning_episodes,
LearningVelocity = calculate_learning_velocity(LearningEpisodes),
LearningEfficiency = assess_learning_efficiency(LearningEpisodes),
KnowledgeRetention = evaluate_knowledge_retention(LearningEpisodes),
TransferLearning = assess_transfer_learning_capability(LearningEpisodes),
LearningMetrics = #{
velocity => LearningVelocity,
efficiency => LearningEfficiency,
retention => KnowledgeRetention,
transfer => TransferLearning
},
Data#self_reflection_data{
performance_metrics = maps:merge(Data#self_reflection_data.performance_metrics, LearningMetrics)
}.
identify_learning_insights(Data) ->
LearningMetrics = maps:get(velocity, Data#self_reflection_data.performance_metrics, 0.0),
case LearningMetrics < 0.6 of
true ->
LearningInsights = generate_learning_improvement_insights(Data),
{learning_insights, LearningInsights};
false ->
no_learning_insights
end.
assess_goal_alignment_and_evolution(Data) ->
GoalEvolution = Data#self_reflection_data.goal_evolution,
SelfModel = Data#self_reflection_data.self_model,
GoalCoherence = assess_internal_goal_coherence(GoalEvolution),
ValueAlignment = evaluate_goal_value_alignment(GoalEvolution, SelfModel),
CapabilityAlignment = assess_goal_capability_alignment(GoalEvolution, SelfModel),
Data#self_reflection_data{
performance_metrics = maps:merge(Data#self_reflection_data.performance_metrics, #{
goal_coherence => GoalCoherence,
value_alignment => ValueAlignment,
capability_alignment => CapabilityAlignment
})
}.
evaluate_goal_coherence(Data) ->
Coherence = maps:get(goal_coherence, Data#self_reflection_data.performance_metrics, 1.0),
case Coherence < 0.7 of
true ->
Issues = identify_goal_coherence_issues(Data),
{alignment_issues, Issues};
false ->
goals_aligned
end.
update_self_model_based_on_insights(Data) ->
Insights = Data#self_reflection_data.current_insights,
SelfModel = Data#self_reflection_data.self_model,
UpdatedModel = apply_insights_to_self_model(Insights, SelfModel),
Data#self_reflection_data{self_model = UpdatedModel}.
significant_model_changes(Data) ->
length(Data#self_reflection_data.current_insights) > 3.
integrate_all_insights(Data) ->
Insights = Data#self_reflection_data.current_insights,
IntegratedInsights = synthesize_insights(Insights),
ValidatedInsights = validate_insight_consistency(IntegratedInsights),
Data#self_reflection_data{current_insights = ValidatedInsights}.
formulate_self_improvement_plan(Data) ->
Insights = Data#self_reflection_data.current_insights,
CurrentPlan = Data#self_reflection_data.self_improvement_plan,
NewActionItems = generate_action_items_from_insights(Insights),
UpdatedPlan = integrate_new_action_items(NewActionItems, CurrentPlan),
PrioritizedPlan = prioritize_improvement_actions(UpdatedPlan),
Data#self_reflection_data{self_improvement_plan = PrioritizedPlan}.
synthesize_wisdom_from_reflection(Data) ->
Insights = Data#self_reflection_data.current_insights,
WisdomAccumulation = Data#self_reflection_data.wisdom_accumulation,
NewLessons = extract_lessons_learned(Insights),
NewPrinciples = derive_principles(Insights),
NewMentalModels = update_mental_models(Insights, WisdomAccumulation),
NewHeuristics = develop_heuristics(Insights),
UpdatedWisdom = #{
lessons_learned => NewLessons ++ maps:get(lessons_learned, WisdomAccumulation, []),
principles_discovered => NewPrinciples ++ maps:get(principles_discovered, WisdomAccumulation, []),
mental_models => NewMentalModels,
heuristics => NewHeuristics ++ maps:get(heuristics, WisdomAccumulation, []),
patterns => update_wisdom_patterns(Insights, WisdomAccumulation)
},
Data#self_reflection_data{wisdom_accumulation = UpdatedWisdom}.
complete_reflection_cycle(Data) ->
Profile = Data#self_reflection_data.cognitive_profile,
HistoricalProfiles = [Profile | Data#self_reflection_data.historical_profiles],
Data#self_reflection_data{
historical_profiles = lists:sublist(HistoricalProfiles, 20),
current_insights = []
}.
compile_self_assessment_report(Data) ->
#{
session_id => Data#self_reflection_data.session_id,
timestamp => erlang:timestamp(),
cognitive_profile => Data#self_reflection_data.cognitive_profile,
metacognitive_state => Data#self_reflection_data.metacognitive_state,
self_model => Data#self_reflection_data.self_model,
current_insights => Data#self_reflection_data.current_insights,
performance_metrics => Data#self_reflection_data.performance_metrics,
wisdom_accumulation => Data#self_reflection_data.wisdom_accumulation,
self_improvement_plan => Data#self_reflection_data.self_improvement_plan,
reflection_statistics => Data#self_reflection_data.reflection_statistics
}.
record_bias_insights(BiasInsights, Data) ->
Data#self_reflection_data{
current_insights = BiasInsights ++ Data#self_reflection_data.current_insights
}.
integrate_decision_insights(DecisionInsights, Data) ->
Data#self_reflection_data{
current_insights = DecisionInsights ++ Data#self_reflection_data.current_insights
}.
integrate_learning_insights(LearningInsights, Data) ->
Data#self_reflection_data{
current_insights = LearningInsights ++ Data#self_reflection_data.current_insights
}.
address_goal_misalignment(Issues, Data) ->
MisalignmentInsights = [create_goal_misalignment_insight(Issue) || Issue <- Issues],
Data#self_reflection_data{
current_insights = MisalignmentInsights ++ Data#self_reflection_data.current_insights
}.
increment_stat(Stat, Stats) ->
maps:update_with(Stat, fun(X) -> X + 1 end, 1, Stats).
handle_common_events({call, From}, get_self_assessment, Data) ->
Assessment = compile_self_assessment_report(Data),
{keep_state, Data, [{reply, From, {ok, Assessment}}]};
handle_common_events({call, From}, {update_self_model, Updates}, Data) ->
UpdatedModel = maps:merge(Data#self_reflection_data.self_model, Updates),
{keep_state, Data#self_reflection_data{self_model = UpdatedModel}, [{reply, From, ok}]};
handle_common_events({call, From}, evaluate_decisions, Data) ->
{next_state, decision_evaluation, Data, [{reply, From, ok}]};
handle_common_events({call, From}, analyze_learning_progress, Data) ->
{next_state, learning_reflection, Data, [{reply, From, ok}]};
handle_common_events({call, From}, reflect_on_goals, Data) ->
{next_state, goal_alignment, Data, [{reply, From, ok}]};
handle_common_events(_EventType, _Event, _Data) ->
{keep_state_and_data, [postpone]}.
initialize_cognitive_profile() ->
#cognitive_profile{
metacognitive_awareness = 0.5,
self_efficacy = 0.5,
adaptability_score = 0.5,
emotional_intelligence = 0.5,
critical_thinking = 0.5
}.
initialize_reflection_triggers(Options) ->
#{
performance_threshold => proplists:get_value(performance_threshold, Options, 0.7),
decision_complexity => proplists:get_value(decision_complexity, Options, medium),
learning_plateau => proplists:get_value(learning_plateau, Options, true),
goal_misalignment => proplists:get_value(goal_misalignment, Options, true),
bias_detection => proplists:get_value(bias_detection, Options, true)
}.
assess_cognitive_strengths(_Profile, _Data) -> [].
identify_cognitive_weaknesses(_Profile, _Data) -> [].
evaluate_metacognitive_awareness(_Profile, _Data) -> 0.5.
assess_adaptability(_Profile, _Data) -> 0.5.
collect_performance_data(_Data) -> #{}.
analyze_performance_trends(_Metrics) -> #{}.
generate_performance_insights(_Analysis) -> [].
analyze_self_awareness_levels(_State, _Data) -> 0.5.
evaluate_confidence_calibration(_State, _Data) -> 0.5.
assess_reflection_depth_effectiveness(_State, _Data) -> shallow.
analyze_cognitive_load_patterns(_State, _Data) -> low.
detect_confirmation_bias(_History) -> none.
detect_anchoring_bias(_History) -> none.
detect_availability_bias(_History) -> none.
detect_overconfidence_bias(_Profile, _History) -> none.
create_bias_insight(Bias) -> #reflection_insight{type = bias, content = Bias}.
analyze_single_decision(_Decision, _Data) -> #{}.
calculate_decision_quality_metrics(_Analysis) -> #{decision_quality => 0.8}.
generate_decision_improvement_insights(_Data) -> [].
calculate_learning_velocity(_Episodes) -> 0.7.
assess_learning_efficiency(_Episodes) -> 0.7.
evaluate_knowledge_retention(_Episodes) -> 0.8.
assess_transfer_learning_capability(_Episodes) -> 0.6.
generate_learning_improvement_insights(_Data) -> [].
assess_internal_goal_coherence(_Evolution) -> 0.8.
evaluate_goal_value_alignment(_Evolution, _Model) -> 0.8.
assess_goal_capability_alignment(_Evolution, _Model) -> 0.8.
identify_goal_coherence_issues(_Data) -> [].
apply_insights_to_self_model(_Insights, Model) -> Model.
synthesize_insights(Insights) -> Insights.
validate_insight_consistency(Insights) -> Insights.
generate_action_items_from_insights(_Insights) -> [].
integrate_new_action_items(New, Current) -> New ++ Current.
prioritize_improvement_actions(Plan) -> Plan.
extract_lessons_learned(_Insights) -> [].
derive_principles(_Insights) -> [].
update_mental_models(_Insights, Wisdom) -> maps:get(mental_models, Wisdom, []).
develop_heuristics(_Insights) -> [].
update_wisdom_patterns(_Insights, Wisdom) -> maps:get(patterns, Wisdom, []).
create_goal_misalignment_insight(Issue) -> #reflection_insight{type = goal_misalignment, content = Issue}.