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Continuous family: ten-percent target relaxation

The update is 0.9x+0.1d, with d=dx_norm. It retains 90% of the previous scalar state and moves 10% toward the supplied target. For a fixed d, the error after n updates is 0.9ⁿ(x₀−d), so the state converges geometrically to d.

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f0(x)=x+0.1⋅(dxnorm−x)f₀(x) = x + 0.1 · (dx_norm - x)

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The update is 0.9x+0.1d, with d=dx_norm. It retains 90% of the previous scalar state and moves 10% toward the supplied target. For a fixed d, the error after n updates is 0.9ⁿ(x₀−d), so the state converges geometrically to d.

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x

Current scalar family state

dx_norm

Supplied normalized input d

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## 3.1 Family 0: Continuous Dynamics

```
f₀(x) = x + 0.1 · (dx_norm - x)
```

**Equation Type**: First-order ODE approximation: x' = F(x,t)

**Explanation**: Models smooth, continuous change toward the input signal. The 0.1 coefficient creates a gradual approach, preventing sudden jumps. This family handles flowing, analog-like processes.

## 3.2 Family 1: Discrete Dynamics

```
f₁(x) = 0.9 · x + 0.1 · utility
```

**Equation Type**: Discrete state transition: x_{t+1} = F(x_t, u_t)

**Explanation**: Implements exponential smoothing between current state and utility signal. The 90/10 split creates memory of past states while responding to new inputs. Used for step-by-step reasoning.

## 3.3 Family 2: Reaction-Diffusion

```
f₂(x) = x + 0.05 · (softsign(dx_norm) - x)
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f₀(x) = x + 0.1 · (dx_norm - x)

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