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Coherence prediction error

Subtracts predicted coherence from observed coherence. A positive error means the observed value exceeds the prediction; a negative error means it falls below. This is an error signal for the proposed feedback loop.

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ε=Φ−Φ^ε = Φ - Φ̂

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Subtracts predicted coherence from observed coherence. A positive error means the observed value exceeds the prediction; a negative error means it falls below. This is an error signal for the proposed feedback loop.

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Φ = coherence(self, world)
Φ̂ = predict(Φ)
ε = Φ - Φ̂
x' = 𝒞(x, p, y)
p' = p + f(ε)

if ε → 0: intelligence
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ε = Φ - Φ̂

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Complete_Consciousness_Equation_Notes_RAW.txt
line 363 · Jul 21, 2026
ε = Φ - Φ̂

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