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13 cognitive primitives that teach AI how to think — not just compute.

Based on Sparks of Genius (Root-Bernstein, 1999): the same 13 thinking tools used by Einstein, Picasso, Feynman, and Mozart — implemented as AI primitives with a biological nervous system.

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Core Concepts

• Architecture — 3-layer cognitive harness, full pipeline diagram
• The 13 Thinking Tools — Each tool explained with biological analogies
• Neural Circuit — LIF neurons, STDP learning, neuromodulation

How It Works

• Autonomic Engine — Pulse-driven cascade execution (no hardcoded order)
• Full Loop — Phase B-F: Validate, Evolve, Predict, Feedback
• Self Optimization — Framework analyzes and fixes its own thinking

Setup & Usage

• Getting Started — Installation, API keys, first run
• Multi Model Setup — Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini, Ollama configuration
• Depth Modes — Quick (4 tools) vs Standard (7) vs Deep (13)

Results

• Experiments and Results — A-test validation, ablation studies, baselines

Reference

• API Reference — CognitiveState, SynthesisOutput, BaseTool, NeuralCircuit
• Custom Plugins — Write your own thinking tools

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Quick Links

• GitHub Repository
• README
• Contributing