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defmodule Object.MetaDSL do
@moduledoc """
Self-Reflective Meta-DSL implementation based on AAOS specification.
Provides primitives and constructs for objects to reason about and modify
their own learning process, enabling "learning to learn" capabilities.
Core constructs include:
- DEFINE: Define new attributes, methods, or sub-objects
- GOAL: Query or modify the object's goal function
- BELIEF: Update or query the object's beliefs about the environment
- INFER: Perform probabilistic inference using the world model
- DECIDE: Make decisions based on current state and goals
- LEARN: Update learning parameters or strategies
- REFINE: Meta-learning to improve learning efficiency
"""
defstruct [
:constructs,
:execution_context,
:learning_parameters,
:self_modification_history,
:meta_knowledge_base,
:adaptation_triggers
]
@type t :: %__MODULE__{
constructs: [atom()],
execution_context: map(),
learning_parameters: map(),
self_modification_history: [modification_record()],
meta_knowledge_base: map(),
adaptation_triggers: [trigger()]
}
@type modification_record :: %{
timestamp: DateTime.t(),
construct: atom(),
modification: any(),
success: boolean(),
impact_score: float()
}
@type trigger :: %{
condition: function(),
action: atom(),
threshold: float(),
active: boolean()
}
@doc """
Creates a new Meta-DSL instance with default constructs and parameters.
## Parameters
- `opts`: Optional configuration with `:constructs`, `:execution_context`, `:learning_parameters`
## Returns
New Meta-DSL struct with initialized constructs
## Examples
iex> Object.MetaDSL.new()
%Object.MetaDSL{constructs: [:define, :goal, :belief, :infer, ...], ...}
"""
def new(opts \\ []) do
%__MODULE__{
constructs: Keyword.get(opts, :constructs, default_constructs()),
execution_context: Keyword.get(opts, :execution_context, %{}),
learning_parameters: Keyword.get(opts, :learning_parameters, default_learning_params()),
self_modification_history: [],
meta_knowledge_base: initialize_meta_knowledge(),
adaptation_triggers: initialize_adaptation_triggers()
}
end
@doc """
Executes a meta-DSL construct with the given arguments.
## Parameters
- `meta_dsl`: Meta-DSL system struct
- `construct`: Construct to execute (`:define`, `:goal`, `:belief`, `:infer`, `:decide`, `:learn`, `:refine`)
- `object`: Object to apply construct to
- `args`: Arguments for the construct
## Returns
`{:ok, result, updated_meta_dsl}` on success, `{:error, reason}` on failure
"""
def execute(%__MODULE__{} = meta_dsl, construct, object, args) do
if construct in meta_dsl.constructs do
case apply_construct(construct, meta_dsl, object, args) do
{:ok, result, updated_meta_dsl} ->
final_meta_dsl = record_modification(updated_meta_dsl, construct, args, true, calculate_impact(result))
{:ok, result, final_meta_dsl}
{:error, _reason} = error ->
_final_meta_dsl = record_modification(meta_dsl, construct, args, false, 0.0)
error
end
else
{:error, {:unknown_construct, construct}}
end
end
@doc """
DEFINE construct: Defines new attributes, methods, or sub-objects.
## Parameters
- `meta_dsl`: Meta-DSL system struct
- `object`: Object to modify
- `definition`: Definition tuple like `{:attribute, name, value}` or `{:method, name, impl}`
## Returns
`{:ok, updated_object, updated_meta_dsl}` on success
"""
def define(%__MODULE__{} = meta_dsl, object, definition) do
case definition do
{:attribute, name, initial_value} ->
define_attribute(meta_dsl, object, name, initial_value)
{:method, name, implementation} ->
define_method(meta_dsl, object, name, implementation)
{:sub_object, name, spec} ->
define_sub_object(meta_dsl, object, name, spec)
{:goal, goal_function} ->
define_goal(meta_dsl, object, goal_function)
_ ->
{:error, {:invalid_definition, definition}}
end
end
@doc """
GOAL construct: Query or modify the object's goal function.
## Parameters
- `meta_dsl`: Meta-DSL system struct
- `object`: Object to operate on
- `operation`: `:query`, `{:modify, new_goal}`, or `{:compose, goal_functions}`
## Returns
`{:ok, result, updated_meta_dsl}` where result depends on operation
"""
def goal(%__MODULE__{} = meta_dsl, object, operation) do
case operation do
:query ->
{:ok, object.goal, meta_dsl}
{:modify, new_goal} when is_function(new_goal) ->
updated_object = %{object | goal: new_goal}
updated_meta_dsl = update_meta_knowledge(meta_dsl, :goal_modification, new_goal)
{:ok, updated_object, updated_meta_dsl}
{:compose, goal_functions} when is_list(goal_functions) ->
composed_goal = compose_goals(goal_functions)
updated_object = %{object | goal: composed_goal}
{:ok, updated_object, meta_dsl}
_ ->
{:error, {:invalid_goal_operation, operation}}
end
end
@doc """
BELIEF construct: Update or query the object's beliefs about the environment.
## Parameters
- `meta_dsl`: Meta-DSL system struct
- `object`: Object to operate on
- `operation`: `:query`, `{:update, key, value}`, or `{:uncertainty, key, uncertainty}`
## Returns
`{:ok, result, updated_meta_dsl}` with beliefs or updated object
"""
def belief(%__MODULE__{} = meta_dsl, object, operation) do
case operation do
:query ->
{:ok, object.world_model.beliefs, meta_dsl}
{:update, belief_key, belief_value} ->
updated_beliefs = Map.put(object.world_model.beliefs, belief_key, belief_value)
updated_world_model = %{object.world_model | beliefs: updated_beliefs}
updated_object = %{object | world_model: updated_world_model}
{:ok, updated_object, meta_dsl}
{:uncertainty, belief_key, uncertainty_value} ->
updated_uncertainties = Map.put(object.world_model.uncertainties, belief_key, uncertainty_value)
updated_world_model = %{object.world_model | uncertainties: updated_uncertainties}
updated_object = %{object | world_model: updated_world_model}
{:ok, updated_object, meta_dsl}
_ ->
{:error, {:invalid_belief_operation, operation}}
end
end
@doc """
INFER construct: Perform probabilistic inference using the world model.
## Parameters
- `meta_dsl` - Meta-DSL system struct
- `object` - Object to perform inference on
- `inference_query` - Query specification:
- `{:bayesian_update, evidence}` - Bayesian belief update
- `{:predict, state, horizon}` - State prediction
- `{:causal, cause, effect}` - Causal inference
## Returns
`{:ok, inference_result, updated_meta_dsl}` with inference results
"""
def infer(%__MODULE__{} = meta_dsl, object, inference_query) do
case inference_query do
{:bayesian_update, evidence} ->
perform_bayesian_inference(meta_dsl, object, evidence)
{:predict, state, horizon} ->
perform_prediction(meta_dsl, object, state, horizon)
{:causal, cause, effect} ->
perform_causal_inference(meta_dsl, object, cause, effect)
_ ->
{:error, {:invalid_inference_query, inference_query}}
end
end
@doc """
DECIDE construct: Make decisions based on current state and goals.
## Parameters
- `meta_dsl` - Meta-DSL system struct
- `object` - Object making the decision
- `decision_context` - Decision context:
- `{:action_selection, available_actions}` - Choose optimal action
- `{:resource_allocation, resources, tasks}` - Allocate resources
- `{:coalition_formation, potential_partners}` - Form coalitions
## Returns
`{:ok, decision_result, updated_meta_dsl}` with decision outcome
"""
def decide(%__MODULE__{} = meta_dsl, object, decision_context) do
case decision_context do
{:action_selection, available_actions} ->
select_optimal_action(meta_dsl, object, available_actions)
{:resource_allocation, resources, tasks} ->
allocate_resources(meta_dsl, object, resources, tasks)
{:coalition_formation, potential_partners} ->
decide_coalition_formation(meta_dsl, object, potential_partners)
_ ->
{:error, {:invalid_decision_context, decision_context}}
end
end
@doc """
LEARN construct: Update learning parameters or strategies.
## Parameters
- `meta_dsl` - Meta-DSL system struct
- `object` - Object updating learning
- `learning_operation` - Learning operation:
- `{:update_parameters, new_params}` - Update learning parameters
- `{:adapt_strategy, performance_feedback}` - Adapt learning strategy
- `{:transfer_knowledge, source_domain, target_domain}` - Transfer knowledge
## Returns
`{:ok, learning_result, updated_meta_dsl}` with learning updates
"""
def learn(%__MODULE__{} = meta_dsl, object, learning_operation) do
case learning_operation do
{:update_parameters, new_params} ->
update_learning_parameters(meta_dsl, object, new_params)
{:adapt_strategy, performance_feedback} ->
adapt_learning_strategy(meta_dsl, object, performance_feedback)
{:transfer_knowledge, source_domain, target_domain} ->
transfer_knowledge(meta_dsl, object, source_domain, target_domain)
_ ->
{:error, {:invalid_learning_operation, learning_operation}}
end
end
@doc """
REFINE construct: Meta-learning to improve learning efficiency.
## Parameters
- `meta_dsl` - Meta-DSL system struct
- `object` - Object being refined
- `refinement_target` - Target for refinement:
- `:exploration_strategy` - Improve exploration approach
- `:reward_function` - Refine reward function
- `:world_model` - Improve world model accuracy
- `:meta_parameters` - Adjust meta-learning parameters
## Returns
`{:ok, refinement_result, updated_meta_dsl}` with refinement updates
"""
def refine(%__MODULE__{} = meta_dsl, object, refinement_target) do
case refinement_target do
:exploration_strategy ->
refine_exploration_strategy(meta_dsl, object)
:reward_function ->
refine_reward_function(meta_dsl, object)
:world_model ->
refine_world_model(meta_dsl, object)
:meta_parameters ->
refine_meta_parameters(meta_dsl, object)
_ ->
{:error, {:invalid_refinement_target, refinement_target}}
end
end
@doc """
Evaluates adaptation triggers and executes automatic adaptations.
## Parameters
- `meta_dsl`: Meta-DSL system struct
- `object`: Object to evaluate triggers for
- `performance_metrics`: Current performance data
## Returns
`{:ok, updated_object, updated_meta_dsl}` with any triggered adaptations applied
"""
def evaluate_adaptation_triggers(%__MODULE__{} = meta_dsl, object, performance_metrics) do
active_triggers = Enum.filter(meta_dsl.adaptation_triggers, & &1.active)
triggered_adaptations = for trigger <- active_triggers do
if trigger.condition.(performance_metrics) do
{trigger.action, trigger.threshold}
end
end |> Enum.reject(&is_nil/1)
if length(triggered_adaptations) > 0 do
execute_automatic_adaptations(meta_dsl, object, triggered_adaptations)
else
{:ok, object, meta_dsl}
end
end
# Private implementation functions
defp apply_construct(construct, meta_dsl, object, args) do
case construct do
:define -> define(meta_dsl, object, args)
:goal -> goal(meta_dsl, object, args)
:belief -> belief(meta_dsl, object, args)
:infer -> infer(meta_dsl, object, args)
:decide -> decide(meta_dsl, object, args)
:learn -> learn(meta_dsl, object, args)
:refine -> refine(meta_dsl, object, args)
_ -> {:error, {:unknown_construct, construct}}
end
end
defp default_constructs do
[:define, :goal, :belief, :infer, :decide, :learn, :refine]
end
defp default_learning_params do
%{
learning_rate: 0.01,
exploration_rate: 0.1,
discount_factor: 0.95,
meta_learning_rate: 0.001,
adaptation_threshold: 0.1
}
end
defp initialize_meta_knowledge do
%{
successful_adaptations: [],
failed_adaptations: [],
performance_history: [],
strategy_effectiveness: %{}
}
end
defp initialize_adaptation_triggers do
[
%{
condition: fn metrics -> Map.get(metrics, :performance_decline, 0) > 0.2 end,
action: :adapt_learning_rate,
threshold: 0.2,
active: true
},
%{
condition: fn metrics -> Map.get(metrics, :exploration_efficiency, 1.0) < 0.5 end,
action: :refine_exploration,
threshold: 0.5,
active: true
}
]
end
defp define_attribute(meta_dsl, object, name, value) do
updated_state = Map.put(object.state, name, value)
updated_object = %{object | state: updated_state}
{:ok, updated_object, meta_dsl}
end
defp define_method(meta_dsl, object, name, _implementation) do
updated_methods = [name | object.methods] |> Enum.uniq()
updated_object = %{object | methods: updated_methods}
{:ok, updated_object, meta_dsl}
end
defp define_sub_object(meta_dsl, object, name, spec) do
sub_object = Object.new(spec)
updated_state = Map.put(object.state, :"sub_object_#{name}", sub_object)
updated_object = %{object | state: updated_state}
{:ok, updated_object, meta_dsl}
end
defp define_goal(meta_dsl, object, goal_function) do
updated_object = %{object | goal: goal_function}
{:ok, updated_object, meta_dsl}
end
defp compose_goals(goal_functions) do
fn state ->
goal_functions
|> Enum.map(& &1.(state))
|> Enum.sum()
|> Kernel./(length(goal_functions))
end
end
defp perform_bayesian_inference(meta_dsl, object, evidence) do
current_beliefs = object.world_model.beliefs
# Simplified Bayesian update
updated_beliefs = Map.merge(current_beliefs, evidence)
updated_world_model = %{object.world_model | beliefs: updated_beliefs}
updated_object = %{object | world_model: updated_world_model}
{:ok, updated_object, meta_dsl}
end
defp perform_prediction(meta_dsl, _object, state, horizon) do
# Simple prediction based on world model
prediction = %{
predicted_state: state,
confidence: 0.8,
horizon: horizon,
timestamp: DateTime.utc_now()
}
{:ok, prediction, meta_dsl}
end
defp perform_causal_inference(meta_dsl, _object, cause, effect) do
# Simplified causal inference
causal_strength = :rand.uniform()
result = %{
cause: cause,
effect: effect,
causal_strength: causal_strength,
confidence: 0.7
}
{:ok, result, meta_dsl}
end
defp select_optimal_action(meta_dsl, object, available_actions) do
exploration_rate = meta_dsl.learning_parameters.exploration_rate
action = if :rand.uniform() < exploration_rate do
Enum.random(available_actions)
else
# Select action based on goal function
action_values = for action <- available_actions do
{action, evaluate_action_value(object, action)}
end
{best_action, _} = Enum.max_by(action_values, &elem(&1, 1))
best_action
end
{:ok, action, meta_dsl}
end
defp allocate_resources(meta_dsl, _object, resources, tasks) do
# Simple resource allocation based on task priorities
allocation = Enum.zip(resources, tasks) |> Map.new()
{:ok, allocation, meta_dsl}
end
defp decide_coalition_formation(meta_dsl, object, potential_partners) do
# Decide based on object similarity and potential synergy
decisions = for partner <- potential_partners do
similarity = Object.similarity(object, partner)
{partner.id, similarity > 0.6}
end
{:ok, decisions, meta_dsl}
end
defp update_learning_parameters(meta_dsl, object, new_params) do
updated_params = Map.merge(meta_dsl.learning_parameters, new_params)
updated_meta_dsl = %{meta_dsl | learning_parameters: updated_params}
{:ok, object, updated_meta_dsl}
end
defp adapt_learning_strategy(meta_dsl, object, performance_feedback) do
# Adapt learning strategy based on performance
adaptation_rate = 0.1
current_lr = meta_dsl.learning_parameters.learning_rate
new_lr = if performance_feedback > 0 do
current_lr * (1 + adaptation_rate)
else
current_lr * (1 - adaptation_rate)
end
updated_params = %{meta_dsl.learning_parameters | learning_rate: max(0.001, min(0.1, new_lr))}
updated_meta_dsl = %{meta_dsl | learning_parameters: updated_params}
{:ok, object, updated_meta_dsl}
end
defp transfer_knowledge(meta_dsl, object, _source_domain, _target_domain) do
# Simplified knowledge transfer
{:ok, object, meta_dsl}
end
defp refine_exploration_strategy(meta_dsl, object) do
# Refine exploration based on performance history
current_rate = meta_dsl.learning_parameters.exploration_rate
new_rate = max(0.01, current_rate * 0.99) # Gradual decay
updated_params = %{meta_dsl.learning_parameters | exploration_rate: new_rate}
updated_meta_dsl = %{meta_dsl | learning_parameters: updated_params}
{:ok, object, updated_meta_dsl}
end
defp refine_reward_function(meta_dsl, object) do
# Meta-learning to refine reward function
{:ok, object, meta_dsl}
end
defp refine_world_model(meta_dsl, object) do
# Refine world model based on prediction accuracy
{:ok, object, meta_dsl}
end
defp refine_meta_parameters(meta_dsl, object) do
# Meta-meta-learning: refine the meta-learning parameters
{:ok, object, meta_dsl}
end
defp execute_automatic_adaptations(meta_dsl, object, adaptations) do
{updated_object, updated_meta_dsl} = Enum.reduce(adaptations, {object, meta_dsl}, fn {action, _threshold}, {obj, m_dsl} ->
case action do
:adapt_learning_rate ->
{:ok, obj, new_m_dsl} = adapt_learning_strategy(m_dsl, obj, -0.1)
{obj, new_m_dsl}
:refine_exploration ->
{:ok, obj, new_m_dsl} = refine_exploration_strategy(m_dsl, obj)
{obj, new_m_dsl}
_ ->
{obj, m_dsl}
end
end)
{:ok, updated_object, updated_meta_dsl}
end
defp record_modification(meta_dsl, construct, args, success, impact) do
modification = %{
timestamp: DateTime.utc_now(),
construct: construct,
modification: args,
success: success,
impact_score: impact
}
updated_history = [modification | meta_dsl.self_modification_history]
%{meta_dsl | self_modification_history: updated_history}
end
defp calculate_impact(result) do
# Calculate impact score based on result
case result do
%{} when is_map(result) -> 0.5
_ -> 0.3
end
end
defp update_meta_knowledge(meta_dsl, knowledge_type, knowledge) do
updated_knowledge = Map.put(meta_dsl.meta_knowledge_base, knowledge_type, knowledge)
%{meta_dsl | meta_knowledge_base: updated_knowledge}
end
defp evaluate_action_value(object, action) do
# Simplified action value evaluation based on object state
base_value = :rand.uniform()
goal_bonus = if action == :exploit, do: 0.2, else: 0.0
# Factor in object's current goal evaluation
state_bonus = if Map.has_key?(object.state, :energy) and object.state.energy > 50, do: 0.1, else: 0.0
base_value + goal_bonus + state_bonus
end
end