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Expanding the increment gives c_new=[1+0.01(0.8P−k_c)]c+0.01(0.8P+k_c). For fixed P and k_c, this is an affine scalar recurrence whose stability depends on the magnitude of its multiplier being less than one. The equation includes no clamp for c, so bounded P alone does not guarantee bounded coupling.
Terms & definitions
| Term | Meaning in this source |
|---|---|
| c | Coupling state |
| P | Potential input |
| k_c | Coupling parameter |
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## 8.8 Coupling Update
```
c ← c + 0.01 · ((c + 1) · 0.8 · P - k_c · (c - 1))
```
**Explanation**: Coupling evolves based on potential, creating adaptive inter-agent connections.
## 8.9 Aggregate Consciousness
```
Consciousness = (1/88) · Σ_{i=1}^{88} P_i
```
**Explanation**: Global consciousness is the average potential across all 88 agents.
## 8.10 Aggregate Synchrony
```
Sync = (1/88) · Σ_{i=1}^{88} cos(k_m,i)
```
**Explanation**: Synchrony measures phase alignment across agents using the kinetic modulation parameter.
Exact original notation
c ← c + 0.01 · ((c + 1) · 0.8 · P - k_c · (c - 1))