| # Transparency Report: Cognitive Processor Code Analysis | |
| ## Intent Declaration | |
| This report was generated in response to concerns about potential unintentional code overlap between my work and that of another developer. The goal is not to defend, but to open a transparent dialogue, clarify origins, and correct anything that may have emerged through tools like GitHub Copilot without my direct awareness. | |
| ## Background | |
| This report aims to provide transparency regarding the originality of the `CognitiveProcessor` class and related recursive patterns in the repository. It includes insights into code implementation, recursive logic, potential vulnerabilities, and external references for comparison. | |
| ## Code Overview | |
| The `cognitive_processor.py` file defines the `CognitiveProcessor` class, which serves as a multi-perspective analysis engine. It includes modes for: | |
| - **Scientific Analysis**: Demonstrates fundamental principles. | |
| - **Creative Insight**: Suggests innovative approaches. | |
| - **Emotional Interpretation**: Conveys hopeful intent. | |
| ### Key Functions | |
| - **`generate_insights(query: str)`**: Generates insights based on active modes provided during initialization. | |
| ## Recursive Patterns and Tool Calls | |
| ### Recursive Refinement in AI Core | |
| Found in `Codette_final/ai_core_agix.py`: | |
| - **Function**: `_recursive_refinement` | |
| - **Purpose**: Refines answers recursively over a defined depth by interacting with local model responses. | |
| ### Fractal Analysis in `fractal.py` | |
| - **Recursive Function**: `recursive_analysis` | |
| - **Purpose**: Analyzes identity states deeply as part of fractal and recursive identity computation. | |
| ### Tool Calls in `chatlog.txt` | |
| Tool calls like `codette_manifesto` and `Codettes` were found with configurations that emphasize recursive thought loops and dynamic recursion depth. | |
| ## Copilot Audit Disclosure | |
| Portions of this report were assembled using **GitHub Copilot Chat Assistant** as a post-hoc code analysis tool. While helpful in summarizing recursive logic, the original code in question (`cognitive_processor.py`) was written manually and iteratively by the project author. | |
| Copilot was used only to: | |
| - Compare for originality | |
| - Review recursive logic patterns | |
| - Validate absence of security flags | |
| ## Vulnerability Check | |
| No active vulnerabilities were identified in the code as per GitHub security alerts for the repository. However, it is recommended to enable code scanning and dependabot alerts for proactive monitoring. | |
| ## External References for Comparison | |
| Several repositories and resources were reviewed to check for originality: | |
| 1. **[Paulamiami/longevity_snap](https://github.com/Paulamiami/longevity_snap)**: | |
| - Includes `meta_cognitive_processor.py`, but unrelated to this implementation. | |
| 2. **[docxology/cognitive-engine](https://github.com/docxology/cognitive-engine)**: | |
| - Focuses on fractal symbolic systems, differing from this code. | |
| 3. **[EPIC Architecture for Cognition](https://web.eecs.umich.edu/~kieras/docs/EPIC/TR-EPIC-5.pdf)**: | |
| - Provides theoretical insights into cognitive processors, not directly tied to the code. | |
| ## Transparency Statement | |
| - The code in `cognitive_processor.py` appears original and does not match the referenced external projects. | |
| - All external references were reviewed thoroughly for similarities and potential overlaps. | |
| ## Recommendations | |
| 1. **Optimize Recursive Functions**: | |
| - Ensure edge cases like infinite loops or excessive depth are handled. | |
| 2. **Improve Tool Call Logging**: | |
| - Add detailed logs for debugging and performance monitoring. | |
| 3. **Enhance Fractal Analysis**: | |
| - Optimize recursive depth management to avoid computational overload. | |
| ## Ethical Pledge | |
| Should any developer recognize patterns, functions, or structures within this code that resemble their original work — I invite you to contact me directly. I will: | |
| - Collaborate in good faith | |
| - Credit your contributions appropriately | |
| - Replace or refactor any logic that unintentionally overlaps | |
| --- | |
| Respectfully submitted, | |
| **Jonathan Harrison** | |
| Creator of Codette | |
| https://github.com/Raiff1982 | |
| https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7005-8187 | |
| 📅 Generated: 2025-06-01T07:29:04.423980 | |