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defmodule OORL.CollectiveLearning do
@moduledoc """
Collective learning implementation for OORL framework enabling emergent
group intelligence through distributed coordination and knowledge sharing.
Provides mechanisms for:
- Coalition formation and management
- Distributed knowledge aggregation
- Emergent collective intelligence
- Byzantine fault tolerance in learning networks
"""
@type t :: %__MODULE__{
coalition_id: coalition_id() | nil,
member_objects: MapSet.t() | nil,
knowledge_graph: map() | nil,
consensus_algorithm: atom() | nil,
trust_network: map() | nil,
collective_memory: map() | nil,
emergence_detector: pid() | nil,
performance_metrics: map() | nil,
byzantine_tolerance: float() | nil,
communication_protocols: list() | nil
}
defstruct [
:coalition_id,
:member_objects,
:knowledge_graph,
:consensus_algorithm,
:trust_network,
:collective_memory,
:emergence_detector,
:performance_metrics,
:byzantine_tolerance,
:communication_protocols
]
@type coalition_id :: String.t()
@type object_id :: String.t()
@type knowledge_item :: %{
source: object_id(),
content: any(),
confidence: float(),
timestamp: DateTime.t(),
validation_count: integer()
}
@doc """
Creates a new collective learning coalition.
## Parameters
- `coalition_id`: Unique identifier for the coalition
- `initial_members`: List of object IDs to include
- `opts`: Configuration options
## Returns
`%OORL.CollectiveLearning{}` struct
"""
def new(coalition_id, initial_members \\ [], opts \\ []) do
%OORL.CollectiveLearning{
coalition_id: coalition_id,
member_objects: MapSet.new(initial_members),
knowledge_graph: initialize_knowledge_graph(),
consensus_algorithm: Keyword.get(opts, :consensus_algorithm, :byzantine_consensus),
trust_network: initialize_trust_network(initial_members),
collective_memory: [],
emergence_detector: initialize_emergence_detector(opts),
performance_metrics: %{
learning_rate: 0.0,
consensus_time: 0.0,
knowledge_quality: 0.0,
emergence_score: 0.0
},
byzantine_tolerance: Keyword.get(opts, :byzantine_tolerance, true),
communication_protocols: initialize_communication_protocols(opts)
}
end
@doc """
Adds knowledge from an object to the collective learning system.
## Parameters
- `collective`: Current collective learning state
- `source_object_id`: ID of the contributing object
- `knowledge`: Knowledge item to add
- `validation_options`: Options for knowledge validation
## Returns
Updated collective learning state
"""
def add_knowledge(collective, source_object_id, knowledge, validation_options \\ %{}) do
if MapSet.member?(collective.member_objects, source_object_id) do
# Validate knowledge item
case validate_knowledge(knowledge, collective.trust_network, validation_options) do
{:ok, validated_knowledge} ->
# Add to knowledge graph
updated_graph = add_to_knowledge_graph(
collective.knowledge_graph,
source_object_id,
validated_knowledge
)
# Update collective memory
memory_item = create_memory_item(source_object_id, validated_knowledge)
updated_memory = [memory_item | Enum.take(collective.collective_memory, 999)]
# Update trust scores based on knowledge quality
updated_trust = update_trust_scores(
collective.trust_network,
source_object_id,
validated_knowledge
)
%{collective |
knowledge_graph: updated_graph,
collective_memory: updated_memory,
trust_network: updated_trust
}
{:error, _reason} ->
# Knowledge failed validation, update trust negatively
updated_trust = penalize_trust(collective.trust_network, source_object_id)
%{collective | trust_network: updated_trust}
end
else
collective # Object not in coalition
end
end
@doc """
Performs distributed consensus on a proposition across coalition members.
## Parameters
- `collective`: Current collective learning state
- `proposition`: Proposition to reach consensus on
- `timeout_ms`: Maximum time to wait for consensus
## Returns
`{:ok, consensus_result}` or `{:error, reason}`
"""
def reach_consensus(collective, proposition, timeout_ms \\ 5000) do
case collective.consensus_algorithm do
:byzantine_consensus ->
byzantine_consensus(collective, proposition, timeout_ms)
:practical_byzantine_ft ->
practical_byzantine_consensus(collective, proposition, timeout_ms)
:raft_consensus ->
raft_consensus(collective, proposition, timeout_ms)
:simple_majority ->
simple_majority_consensus(collective, proposition, timeout_ms)
_ ->
{:error, :unknown_consensus_algorithm}
end
end
@doc """
Detects and analyzes emergent collective intelligence phenomena.
## Parameters
- `collective`: Current collective learning state
- `observation_window`: Time window for analysis
## Returns
`{:ok, emergence_analysis}` with detected emergent behaviors
"""
def analyze_emergence(collective, observation_window \\ 3600) do
recent_knowledge = filter_recent_knowledge(collective.collective_memory, observation_window)
emergence_indicators = %{
knowledge_synthesis: detect_knowledge_synthesis(recent_knowledge),
novel_solutions: detect_novel_solutions(recent_knowledge, collective.knowledge_graph),
collective_reasoning: detect_collective_reasoning_patterns(recent_knowledge),
distributed_coordination: analyze_coordination_patterns(collective),
intelligence_amplification: measure_intelligence_amplification(collective)
}
emergence_score = calculate_emergence_score(emergence_indicators)
emergence_analysis = %{
emergence_score: emergence_score,
indicators: emergence_indicators,
classification: classify_emergence_type(emergence_indicators),
collective_intelligence_detected: emergence_score > 0.7,
member_count: MapSet.size(collective.member_objects),
observation_period: observation_window
}
{:ok, emergence_analysis}
end
@doc """
Optimizes collective learning performance through meta-learning.
## Parameters
- `collective`: Current collective learning state
- `performance_feedback`: Recent performance metrics
- `optimization_strategy`: Strategy for optimization
## Returns
Optimized collective learning configuration
"""
def optimize_collective_performance(collective, performance_feedback, optimization_strategy \\ :adaptive) do
case optimization_strategy do
:adaptive ->
adaptive_optimization(collective, performance_feedback)
:evolutionary ->
evolutionary_optimization(collective, performance_feedback)
:gradient_based ->
gradient_based_optimization(collective, performance_feedback)
_ ->
collective
end
end
@doc """
Manages coalition membership with dynamic joining and leaving.
## Parameters
- `collective`: Current collective learning state
- `action`: :join or :leave
- `object_id`: Object to add or remove
- `credentials`: Trust credentials for joining objects
## Returns
Updated collective with modified membership
"""
def manage_membership(collective, action, object_id, credentials \\ %{})
def manage_membership(collective, :join, object_id, credentials) do
if validate_join_credentials(credentials, collective.trust_network) do
updated_members = MapSet.put(collective.member_objects, object_id)
updated_trust = initialize_object_trust(collective.trust_network, object_id)
%{collective |
member_objects: updated_members,
trust_network: updated_trust
}
else
collective
end
end
def manage_membership(collective, :leave, object_id, _credentials) do
updated_members = MapSet.delete(collective.member_objects, object_id)
updated_trust = remove_object_trust(collective.trust_network, object_id)
%{collective |
member_objects: updated_members,
trust_network: updated_trust
}
end
# Private implementation functions
defp initialize_knowledge_graph do
%{
nodes: %{},
edges: %{},
metadata: %{
created_at: DateTime.utc_now(),
version: "1.0",
node_count: 0,
edge_count: 0
}
}
end
defp initialize_trust_network(initial_members) do
base_trust = 0.5 # Neutral trust score
trust_scores = Enum.reduce(initial_members, %{}, fn member_id, acc ->
Map.put(acc, member_id, base_trust)
end)
%{
trust_scores: trust_scores,
interaction_history: %{},
reputation_decay: 0.01,
trust_threshold: 0.3
}
end
defp initialize_emergence_detector(opts) do
%{
enabled: Keyword.get(opts, :emergence_detection, true),
detection_algorithms: [:pattern_recognition, :novelty_detection, :complexity_analysis],
thresholds: %{
emergence_score: 0.7,
novelty_threshold: 0.6,
complexity_threshold: 0.8
},
observation_window: Keyword.get(opts, :observation_window, 3600)
}
end
defp initialize_communication_protocols(opts) do
%{
message_protocol: Keyword.get(opts, :message_protocol, :asynchronous),
reliability_level: Keyword.get(opts, :reliability, :at_least_once),
encryption_enabled: Keyword.get(opts, :encryption, false),
compression_enabled: Keyword.get(opts, :compression, true)
}
end
defp validate_knowledge(knowledge, trust_network, _options) do
# Simple validation based on source trust and content structure
source_trust = get_trust_score(trust_network, knowledge[:source])
if source_trust > trust_network.trust_threshold do
validated_knowledge = Map.merge(knowledge, %{
validation_score: source_trust,
validated_at: DateTime.utc_now()
})
{:ok, validated_knowledge}
else
{:error, :insufficient_trust}
end
end
defp add_to_knowledge_graph(graph, source_id, knowledge) do
node_id = generate_knowledge_node_id(source_id, knowledge)
new_node = %{
id: node_id,
source: source_id,
content: knowledge,
created_at: DateTime.utc_now(),
access_count: 0
}
updated_nodes = Map.put(graph.nodes, node_id, new_node)
# Create edges to related knowledge
related_edges = find_related_knowledge_edges(graph.nodes, new_node)
updated_edges = Map.merge(graph.edges, related_edges)
%{graph |
nodes: updated_nodes,
edges: updated_edges,
metadata: update_graph_metadata(graph.metadata, 1, length(Map.keys(related_edges)))
}
end
defp create_memory_item(source_id, knowledge) do
%{
source: source_id,
knowledge: knowledge,
timestamp: DateTime.utc_now(),
access_count: 0,
influence_score: 0.0
}
end
defp update_trust_scores(trust_network, source_id, knowledge) do
current_trust = get_trust_score(trust_network, source_id)
knowledge_quality = assess_knowledge_quality(knowledge)
# Trust update based on knowledge quality
trust_adjustment = 0.1 * (knowledge_quality - 0.5)
new_trust = max(0.0, min(1.0, current_trust + trust_adjustment))
updated_scores = Map.put(trust_network.trust_scores, source_id, new_trust)
%{trust_network | trust_scores: updated_scores}
end
defp penalize_trust(trust_network, source_id) do
current_trust = get_trust_score(trust_network, source_id)
penalty = 0.2
new_trust = max(0.0, current_trust - penalty)
updated_scores = Map.put(trust_network.trust_scores, source_id, new_trust)
%{trust_network | trust_scores: updated_scores}
end
# Consensus algorithms
defp byzantine_consensus(collective, proposition, timeout_ms) do
member_count = MapSet.size(collective.member_objects)
if member_count < 4 do
{:error, :insufficient_members_for_byzantine_consensus}
else
# Simulate Byzantine consensus
byzantine_fault_tolerance = div(member_count - 1, 3)
honest_members = member_count - byzantine_fault_tolerance
# Simplified consensus simulation
votes = simulate_member_votes(collective.member_objects, proposition, collective.trust_network)
honest_votes = filter_trusted_votes(votes, collective.trust_network)
if length(honest_votes) >= honest_members do
consensus_result = aggregate_votes(honest_votes)
{:ok, %{
result: consensus_result,
confidence: calculate_consensus_confidence(honest_votes),
participating_members: length(honest_votes),
consensus_time: :rand.uniform(timeout_ms)
}}
else
{:error, :consensus_not_reached}
end
end
end
defp practical_byzantine_consensus(collective, proposition, timeout_ms) do
# Simplified PBFT simulation
member_count = MapSet.size(collective.member_objects)
if member_count >= 4 do
# Simulate three-phase PBFT protocol
prepare_phase = simulate_prepare_phase(collective, proposition)
commit_phase = simulate_commit_phase(collective, prepare_phase)
if commit_phase.success do
{:ok, %{
result: commit_phase.result,
confidence: 0.99, # High confidence for PBFT
participating_members: member_count,
consensus_time: :rand.uniform(timeout_ms)
}}
else
{:error, :pbft_consensus_failed}
end
else
{:error, :insufficient_members_for_pbft}
end
end
defp simple_majority_consensus(collective, proposition, _timeout_ms) do
votes = simulate_member_votes(collective.member_objects, proposition, collective.trust_network)
positive_votes = Enum.count(votes, fn vote -> vote.decision == :accept end)
total_votes = length(votes)
if positive_votes > div(total_votes, 2) do
{:ok, %{
result: :accepted,
confidence: positive_votes / total_votes,
participating_members: total_votes,
consensus_time: 100 # Fast for simple majority
}}
else
{:ok, %{
result: :rejected,
confidence: (total_votes - positive_votes) / total_votes,
participating_members: total_votes,
consensus_time: 100
}}
end
end
defp raft_consensus(_collective, _proposition, _timeout_ms) do
# Placeholder for Raft consensus
{:ok, %{result: :accepted, confidence: 0.8, participating_members: 3, consensus_time: 200}}
end
# Emergence detection functions
defp detect_knowledge_synthesis(recent_knowledge) do
# Detect patterns where knowledge from multiple sources combines
synthesis_patterns = Enum.group_by(recent_knowledge, fn item ->
extract_knowledge_domain(item.knowledge)
end)
cross_domain_synthesis = Enum.count(synthesis_patterns, fn {_domain, items} ->
length(items) > 1 and has_multiple_sources(items)
end)
%{
synthesis_events: cross_domain_synthesis,
synthesis_rate: cross_domain_synthesis / max(length(recent_knowledge), 1),
domains_involved: map_size(synthesis_patterns)
}
end
defp detect_novel_solutions(recent_knowledge, knowledge_graph) do
# Detect solutions that are novel compared to existing knowledge
novel_count = Enum.count(recent_knowledge, fn item ->
is_novel_knowledge(item.knowledge, knowledge_graph)
end)
%{
novel_solutions: novel_count,
novelty_rate: novel_count / max(length(recent_knowledge), 1),
innovation_score: calculate_innovation_score(recent_knowledge, knowledge_graph)
}
end
defp detect_collective_reasoning_patterns(recent_knowledge) do
# Detect chains of reasoning across multiple objects
reasoning_chains = find_reasoning_chains(recent_knowledge)
%{
reasoning_chains: length(reasoning_chains),
average_chain_length: calculate_average_chain_length(reasoning_chains),
distributed_reasoning_score: calculate_distributed_reasoning_score(reasoning_chains)
}
end
defp analyze_coordination_patterns(collective) do
# Analyze how well objects coordinate their learning
coordination_metrics = %{
synchronization_level: calculate_synchronization_level(collective),
coordination_efficiency: calculate_coordination_efficiency(collective),
distributed_decision_quality: assess_distributed_decisions(collective)
}
coordination_metrics
end
defp measure_intelligence_amplification(collective) do
# Measure if collective performance exceeds sum of individual performances
individual_performance = estimate_individual_performance(collective)
collective_performance = estimate_collective_performance(collective)
amplification_factor = if individual_performance > 0 do
collective_performance / individual_performance
else
1.0
end
%{
amplification_factor: amplification_factor,
collective_performance: collective_performance,
individual_baseline: individual_performance,
amplification_detected: amplification_factor > 1.2
}
end
defp calculate_emergence_score(indicators) do
weights = %{
knowledge_synthesis: 0.25,
novel_solutions: 0.25,
collective_reasoning: 0.20,
distributed_coordination: 0.15,
intelligence_amplification: 0.15
}
scores = %{
knowledge_synthesis: indicators.knowledge_synthesis.synthesis_rate,
novel_solutions: indicators.novel_solutions.novelty_rate,
collective_reasoning: indicators.collective_reasoning.distributed_reasoning_score,
distributed_coordination: indicators.distributed_coordination.coordination_efficiency,
intelligence_amplification: min(1.0, indicators.intelligence_amplification.amplification_factor / 2.0)
}
Enum.reduce(weights, 0.0, fn {component, weight}, acc ->
acc + weight * Map.get(scores, component, 0.0)
end)
end
defp classify_emergence_type(indicators) do
cond do
Map.has_key?(indicators, :intelligence_amplification) and
indicators.intelligence_amplification.amplification_factor > 2.0 ->
:strong_emergence
Map.has_key?(indicators, :collective_reasoning) and
indicators.collective_reasoning.distributed_reasoning_score > 0.8 ->
:collective_intelligence
Map.has_key?(indicators, :novel_solutions) and
indicators.novel_solutions.innovation_score > 0.7 ->
:creative_emergence
Map.has_key?(indicators, :distributed_coordination) and
indicators.distributed_coordination.coordination_efficiency > 0.8 ->
:coordination_emergence
true ->
:weak_emergence
end
end
# Utility functions (simplified implementations)
defp get_trust_score(trust_network, object_id) do
Map.get(trust_network.trust_scores, object_id, 0.5)
end
defp assess_knowledge_quality(_knowledge) do
# Placeholder quality assessment
0.5 + :rand.uniform() * 0.5
end
defp generate_knowledge_node_id(source_id, knowledge) do
hash = :erlang.phash2({source_id, knowledge})
"knowledge_#{hash}"
end
defp find_related_knowledge_edges(_existing_nodes, _new_node) do
# Placeholder for edge detection
%{}
end
defp update_graph_metadata(metadata, new_nodes, new_edges) do
%{metadata |
node_count: metadata.node_count + new_nodes,
edge_count: metadata.edge_count + new_edges
}
end
defp simulate_member_votes(members, _proposition, trust_network) do
Enum.map(members, fn member_id ->
trust_score = get_trust_score(trust_network, member_id)
decision = if :rand.uniform() < trust_score, do: :accept, else: :reject
%{
member_id: member_id,
decision: decision,
trust_score: trust_score,
timestamp: DateTime.utc_now()
}
end)
end
defp filter_trusted_votes(votes, trust_network) do
Enum.filter(votes, fn vote ->
vote.trust_score > trust_network.trust_threshold
end)
end
defp aggregate_votes(votes) do
positive_count = Enum.count(votes, fn vote -> vote.decision == :accept end)
total_count = length(votes)
if positive_count > div(total_count, 2), do: :accepted, else: :rejected
end
defp calculate_consensus_confidence(votes) do
if length(votes) > 0 do
avg_trust = Enum.reduce(votes, 0, fn vote, acc -> acc + vote.trust_score end) / length(votes)
avg_trust
else
0.0
end
end
defp simulate_prepare_phase(_collective, _proposition) do
%{success: true, prepared: true}
end
defp simulate_commit_phase(_collective, prepare_result) do
%{success: prepare_result.success, result: :accepted}
end
defp filter_recent_knowledge(memory, window_seconds) do
cutoff_time = DateTime.add(DateTime.utc_now(), -window_seconds, :second)
Enum.filter(memory, fn item ->
DateTime.compare(item.timestamp, cutoff_time) == :gt
end)
end
defp validate_join_credentials(_credentials, _trust_network) do
# Placeholder validation
true
end
defp initialize_object_trust(trust_network, object_id) do
updated_scores = Map.put(trust_network.trust_scores, object_id, 0.5)
%{trust_network | trust_scores: updated_scores}
end
defp remove_object_trust(trust_network, object_id) do
updated_scores = Map.delete(trust_network.trust_scores, object_id)
%{trust_network | trust_scores: updated_scores}
end
# Placeholder implementations for complex analysis functions
defp extract_knowledge_domain(_knowledge), do: :general
defp has_multiple_sources(items), do: length(Enum.uniq_by(items, & &1.source)) > 1
defp is_novel_knowledge(_knowledge, _graph), do: :rand.uniform() > 0.7
defp calculate_innovation_score(_recent, _graph), do: :rand.uniform()
defp find_reasoning_chains(_knowledge), do: []
defp calculate_average_chain_length([]), do: 0.0
defp calculate_average_chain_length(chains), do: length(chains) / max(length(chains), 1)
defp calculate_distributed_reasoning_score(_chains), do: :rand.uniform()
defp calculate_synchronization_level(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp calculate_coordination_efficiency(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp assess_distributed_decisions(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp estimate_individual_performance(_collective), do: 0.6
defp estimate_collective_performance(_collective), do: 0.8
defp adaptive_optimization(collective, _feedback), do: collective
defp evolutionary_optimization(collective, _feedback), do: collective
defp gradient_based_optimization(collective, _feedback), do: collective
@doc """
Performs distributed policy optimization across coalition members.
Implements a distributed version of policy gradient optimization where
each coalition member contributes gradients based on their local experiences.
## Parameters
- `collective`: Current collective learning state
## Returns
Updated collective with optimized policies
"""
def distributed_policy_optimization(collective) do
# Collect policy gradients from each member
member_gradients = collect_member_gradients(collective)
# Aggregate gradients using trust-weighted averaging
aggregated_gradients = aggregate_trusted_gradients(member_gradients, collective.trust_network)
# Apply distributed optimization step
optimized_policies = apply_gradient_updates(collective, aggregated_gradients)
# Update collective performance metrics
updated_metrics = update_optimization_metrics(collective.performance_metrics, optimized_policies)
%{collective |
performance_metrics: updated_metrics,
collective_memory: record_optimization_step(collective.collective_memory, optimized_policies)
}
end
@doc """
Forms a learning coalition from compatible objects based on learning objectives.
Analyzes object compatibility and creates coalitions that maximize collective
learning potential while maintaining trust and coordination efficiency.
## Parameters
- `available_objects`: List of object IDs available for coalition formation
- `learning_objective`: The shared learning goal for the coalition
## Returns
`{:ok, collective}` with formed coalition or `{:error, reason}`
"""
def form_learning_coalition(available_objects, learning_objective) do
# Analyze object compatibility for the learning objective
compatibility_matrix = analyze_object_compatibility(available_objects, learning_objective)
# Select optimal coalition members based on compatibility and diversity
selected_members = select_coalition_members(compatibility_matrix, learning_objective)
if length(selected_members) >= 2 do
# Create coalition with selected members
coalition_id = "coalition_#{:erlang.phash2(learning_objective)}_#{System.system_time(:millisecond)}"
coalition_opts = [
consensus_algorithm: determine_optimal_consensus(selected_members),
byzantine_tolerance: calculate_required_tolerance(selected_members),
emergence_detection: true,
observation_window: 1800
]
collective = new(coalition_id, selected_members, coalition_opts)
# Initialize coalition with learning objective
initialized_collective = initialize_learning_objective(collective, learning_objective)
{:ok, initialized_collective}
else
{:error, :insufficient_compatible_objects}
end
end
@doc """
Detects emergent behaviors and intelligence in the collective.
Continuously monitors coalition activity to identify emergent phenomena
such as novel problem-solving strategies, collective reasoning patterns,
and intelligence amplification effects.
## Parameters
- `collective`: Current collective learning state
## Returns
`{:ok, emergence_report}` with detailed emergence analysis
"""
def emergence_detection(collective) do
# Collect recent activity data
recent_activity = collect_recent_activity(collective)
# Detect various types of emergence
emergence_indicators = %{
behavioral_emergence: detect_behavioral_emergence(recent_activity),
cognitive_emergence: detect_cognitive_emergence(collective),
social_emergence: detect_social_emergence(collective),
adaptive_emergence: detect_adaptive_emergence(collective)
}
# Calculate overall emergence score
emergence_score = calculate_comprehensive_emergence_score(emergence_indicators)
# Generate emergence report
emergence_report = %{
emergence_score: emergence_score,
emergence_type: classify_emergence_type(emergence_indicators),
indicators: emergence_indicators,
detected_phenomena: identify_specific_phenomena(emergence_indicators),
coalition_maturity: assess_coalition_maturity(collective),
prediction_confidence: calculate_prediction_confidence(emergence_indicators),
recommendations: generate_emergence_recommendations(emergence_indicators)
}
{:ok, emergence_report}
end
# Private functions for distributed policy optimization
defp collect_member_gradients(collective) do
Enum.map(collective.member_objects, fn member_id ->
# Simulate gradient collection from each member
%{
member_id: member_id,
policy_gradient: simulate_policy_gradient(member_id),
experience_count: :rand.uniform(100),
confidence: get_trust_score(collective.trust_network, member_id)
}
end)
end
defp aggregate_trusted_gradients(gradients, trust_network) do
# Weight gradients by trust scores
weighted_gradients = Enum.map(gradients, fn gradient ->
trust_weight = get_trust_score(trust_network, gradient.member_id)
%{gradient | policy_gradient: scale_gradient(gradient.policy_gradient, trust_weight)}
end)
# Aggregate weighted gradients
total_gradient = Enum.reduce(weighted_gradients, init_gradient(), fn gradient, acc ->
combine_gradients(acc, gradient.policy_gradient)
end)
total_gradient
end
defp apply_gradient_updates(_collective, gradients) do
# Apply distributed gradient updates to collective policies
learning_rate = 0.01
updated_policies = %{
exploration_policy: update_exploration_policy(gradients, learning_rate),
coordination_policy: update_coordination_policy(gradients, learning_rate),
knowledge_sharing_policy: update_knowledge_sharing_policy(gradients, learning_rate)
}
updated_policies
end
defp update_optimization_metrics(current_metrics, _optimized_policies) do
%{current_metrics |
learning_rate: calculate_effective_learning_rate(current_metrics),
convergence_rate: estimate_convergence_rate(current_metrics),
optimization_steps: Map.get(current_metrics, :optimization_steps, 0) + 1
}
end
defp record_optimization_step(memory, policies) do
optimization_record = %{
type: :policy_optimization,
policies: policies,
timestamp: DateTime.utc_now(),
performance_impact: estimate_performance_impact(policies)
}
[optimization_record | Enum.take(memory, 999)]
end
# Private functions for coalition formation
defp analyze_object_compatibility(objects, learning_objective) do
# Create compatibility matrix for all object pairs
Enum.reduce(objects, %{}, fn object_a, acc ->
object_scores = Enum.reduce(objects, %{}, fn object_b, scores ->
if object_a != object_b do
compatibility_score = calculate_compatibility_score(object_a, object_b, learning_objective)
Map.put(scores, object_b, compatibility_score)
else
scores
end
end)
Map.put(acc, object_a, object_scores)
end)
end
defp select_coalition_members(compatibility_matrix, learning_objective) do
# Use greedy selection to build optimal coalition
available_objects = Map.keys(compatibility_matrix)
if length(available_objects) == 0 do
[]
else
# Start with highest individual potential
seed_object = select_seed_object(available_objects, learning_objective)
if seed_object do
selected = [seed_object]
remaining = List.delete(available_objects, seed_object)
# Iteratively add most compatible objects
Enum.reduce_while(remaining, selected, fn candidate, current_selection ->
if should_add_to_coalition(candidate, current_selection, compatibility_matrix) do
{:cont, [candidate | current_selection]}
else
{:halt, current_selection}
end
end)
else
[]
end
end
end
defp determine_optimal_consensus(members) do
member_count = length(members)
cond do
member_count >= 7 -> :byzantine_consensus
member_count >= 4 -> :practical_byzantine_ft
member_count >= 3 -> :raft_consensus
true -> :simple_majority
end
end
defp calculate_required_tolerance(members) do
# Calculate Byzantine fault tolerance based on member count and trust
member_count = length(members)
max(0.1, min(0.5, (member_count - 1) / (3 * member_count)))
end
defp initialize_learning_objective(collective, learning_objective) do
objective_metadata = %{
objective_type: classify_learning_objective(learning_objective),
complexity_level: assess_objective_complexity(learning_objective),
estimated_duration: estimate_learning_duration(learning_objective),
success_criteria: define_success_criteria(learning_objective)
}
# collective_memory is a list, so we prepend the learning objective
updated_memory = [%{type: :learning_objective, data: objective_metadata, timestamp: DateTime.utc_now()} | collective.collective_memory]
%{collective | collective_memory: updated_memory}
end
# Private functions for emergence detection
defp collect_recent_activity(collective) do
# Collect activity from the last observation window
observation_window = collective.emergence_detector.observation_window
recent_memory = filter_recent_knowledge(collective.collective_memory, observation_window)
%{
knowledge_exchanges: count_knowledge_exchanges(recent_memory),
consensus_decisions: count_consensus_decisions(recent_memory),
trust_updates: count_trust_updates(recent_memory),
novel_solutions: count_novel_solutions(recent_memory),
coordination_events: count_coordination_events(recent_memory)
}
end
defp detect_behavioral_emergence(activity) do
# Detect emergent behavioral patterns
%{
novel_coordination_patterns: detect_novel_coordination(activity),
adaptive_strategies: detect_adaptive_strategies(activity),
emergent_roles: detect_emergent_roles(activity),
behavioral_complexity: calculate_behavioral_complexity(activity)
}
end
defp detect_cognitive_emergence(collective) do
# Detect emergent cognitive capabilities
%{
collective_reasoning: assess_collective_reasoning_capability(collective),
distributed_problem_solving: assess_distributed_problem_solving(collective),
meta_cognitive_awareness: assess_meta_cognitive_awareness(collective),
knowledge_synthesis: assess_knowledge_synthesis_capability(collective)
}
end
defp detect_social_emergence(collective) do
# Detect emergent social structures and dynamics
%{
social_hierarchy: detect_emergent_hierarchy(collective),
communication_patterns: analyze_communication_patterns(collective),
trust_networks: analyze_trust_network_evolution(collective),
social_learning: assess_social_learning_dynamics(collective)
}
end
defp detect_adaptive_emergence(collective) do
# Detect emergent adaptive capabilities
%{
environmental_adaptation: assess_environmental_adaptation(collective),
learning_adaptation: assess_learning_adaptation(collective),
structural_adaptation: assess_structural_adaptation(collective),
behavioral_adaptation: assess_behavioral_adaptation(collective)
}
end
defp calculate_comprehensive_emergence_score(indicators) do
# Calculate weighted average of all emergence indicators
weights = %{
behavioral_emergence: 0.3,
cognitive_emergence: 0.3,
social_emergence: 0.2,
adaptive_emergence: 0.2
}
Enum.reduce(weights, 0.0, fn {type, weight}, acc ->
type_score = calculate_indicator_type_score(Map.get(indicators, type, %{}))
acc + weight * type_score
end)
end
defp identify_specific_phenomena(indicators) do
# Identify specific emergent phenomena based on indicators
phenomena = []
phenomena = if indicators.cognitive_emergence.collective_reasoning > 0.8 do
[:collective_intelligence | phenomena]
else
phenomena
end
phenomena = if indicators.behavioral_emergence.novel_coordination_patterns > 0.7 do
[:emergent_coordination | phenomena]
else
phenomena
end
phenomena = if indicators.social_emergence.social_hierarchy > 0.6 do
[:emergent_hierarchy | phenomena]
else
phenomena
end
phenomena = if indicators.adaptive_emergence.environmental_adaptation > 0.8 do
[:adaptive_intelligence | phenomena]
else
phenomena
end
phenomena
end
defp assess_coalition_maturity(collective) do
# Assess how mature the coalition is
member_count = MapSet.size(collective.member_objects)
knowledge_density = calculate_knowledge_density(collective.knowledge_graph)
trust_stability = calculate_trust_stability(collective.trust_network)
interaction_frequency = calculate_interaction_frequency(collective.collective_memory)
maturity_score = (member_count / 10 + knowledge_density + trust_stability + interaction_frequency) / 4
cond do
maturity_score > 0.8 -> :mature
maturity_score > 0.6 -> :developing
maturity_score > 0.4 -> :forming
true -> :nascent
end
end
defp calculate_prediction_confidence(indicators) do
# Calculate confidence in emergence predictions
indicator_consistency = calculate_indicator_consistency(indicators)
data_quality = calculate_data_quality(indicators)
temporal_stability = calculate_temporal_stability(indicators)
(indicator_consistency + data_quality + temporal_stability) / 3
end
defp generate_emergence_recommendations(indicators) do
# Generate recommendations based on emergence analysis
recommendations = []
recommendations = if indicators.cognitive_emergence.collective_reasoning < 0.5 do
["Increase knowledge sharing frequency" | recommendations]
else
recommendations
end
recommendations = if indicators.social_emergence.trust_networks < 0.6 do
["Implement trust-building activities" | recommendations]
else
recommendations
end
recommendations = if indicators.behavioral_emergence.adaptive_strategies < 0.4 do
["Introduce more diverse learning scenarios" | recommendations]
else
recommendations
end
recommendations
end
# Utility functions with placeholder implementations
defp simulate_policy_gradient(_member_id), do: %{params: :rand.uniform(), value: :rand.uniform()}
defp scale_gradient(gradient, weight), do: %{gradient | value: gradient.value * weight}
defp init_gradient(), do: %{params: 0.0, value: 0.0}
defp combine_gradients(acc, gradient), do: %{params: acc.params + gradient.params, value: acc.value + gradient.value}
defp update_exploration_policy(_gradients, _lr), do: %{exploration_rate: 0.1 + :rand.uniform() * 0.2}
defp update_coordination_policy(_gradients, _lr), do: %{coordination_strength: 0.5 + :rand.uniform() * 0.3}
defp update_knowledge_sharing_policy(_gradients, _lr), do: %{sharing_frequency: 0.3 + :rand.uniform() * 0.4}
defp calculate_effective_learning_rate(metrics), do: Map.get(metrics, :learning_rate, 0.01) * 0.99
defp estimate_convergence_rate(_metrics), do: :rand.uniform()
defp estimate_performance_impact(_policies), do: :rand.uniform()
defp calculate_compatibility_score(_obj_a, _obj_b, _objective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp select_seed_object(objects, _objective) do
if length(objects) > 0 do
Enum.random(objects)
else
nil
end
end
defp should_add_to_coalition(_candidate, _selection, _matrix), do: :rand.uniform() > 0.3
defp classify_learning_objective(_objective), do: :general_learning
defp assess_objective_complexity(_objective), do: :medium
defp estimate_learning_duration(_objective), do: 3600
defp define_success_criteria(_objective), do: %{accuracy: 0.8, convergence: true}
defp count_knowledge_exchanges(_memory), do: :rand.uniform(10)
defp count_consensus_decisions(_memory), do: :rand.uniform(5)
defp count_trust_updates(_memory), do: :rand.uniform(15)
defp count_novel_solutions(_memory), do: :rand.uniform(3)
defp count_coordination_events(_memory), do: :rand.uniform(8)
defp detect_novel_coordination(_activity), do: :rand.uniform()
defp detect_adaptive_strategies(_activity), do: :rand.uniform()
defp detect_emergent_roles(_activity), do: :rand.uniform()
defp calculate_behavioral_complexity(_activity), do: :rand.uniform()
defp assess_collective_reasoning_capability(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp assess_distributed_problem_solving(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp assess_meta_cognitive_awareness(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp assess_knowledge_synthesis_capability(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp detect_emergent_hierarchy(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp analyze_communication_patterns(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp analyze_trust_network_evolution(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp assess_social_learning_dynamics(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp assess_environmental_adaptation(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp assess_learning_adaptation(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp assess_structural_adaptation(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp assess_behavioral_adaptation(_collective), do: :rand.uniform()
defp calculate_indicator_type_score(indicator_map) do
values = Map.values(indicator_map)
sum = Enum.sum(values)
sum / max(map_size(indicator_map), 1)
end
defp calculate_knowledge_density(graph), do: graph.metadata.node_count / max(graph.metadata.node_count + 1, 1)
defp calculate_trust_stability(_trust_network), do: :rand.uniform()
defp calculate_interaction_frequency(_memory), do: :rand.uniform()
defp calculate_indicator_consistency(_indicators), do: :rand.uniform()
defp calculate_data_quality(_indicators), do: :rand.uniform()
defp calculate_temporal_stability(_indicators), do: :rand.uniform()
end