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Instead, enough likes and retweets can overwhelm it. That's not an algorithm — it's a slot machine. + +--- + +## The Fix: Equilibrium Constraint (ΣΔ = 0) + +Instead of subtracting rejection from engagement, ΔØ **multiplies** engagement by an equilibrium factor that **collapses** when rejection signals are present. + +``` +Score = raw_engagement × exp(-rejection_presence × sensitivity) +``` + +One block doesn't just lower the score. It **destroys** it. + +### How It Works + +1. **Partition signals:** Constructive (likes, shares, follows) vs. Destructive (blocks, mutes, reports) +2. **Compute equilibrium ratio:** ρ = Δ⁺ / (Δ⁺ + Δ⁻) +3. **Apply exponential penalty:** Any rejection presence collapses the score multiplicatively +4. **Self-adapt:** Sensitivity learns from signal distribution — no manual tuning + +--- + +## Results + +| Content Type | Raw Engagement | ΔØ Score | Change | +|---|---|---|---| +| Quality Content | 2.09 | **2.19** | baseline | +| Engagement Bait | 2.09 | **0.37** | **-83%** | +| Toxic Viral | 2.93 | **0.34** | **-85%** | + +**Toxic content with 40% higher raw engagement scores 85% lower under ΔØ.** + +No amount of engagement can overcome significant rejection signals. That's not a parameter — it's a mathematical guarantee. + +--- + +## Architecture + +``` +┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ PHOENIX SCORER (existing) │ +│ P(like), P(reply), P(block), P(mute), P(report), etc. │ +└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ + │ + ▼ +┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ ΔØ EQUILIBRIUM LAYER │ +│ │ +│ 1. PARTITION: Δ⁺ (constructive) vs Δ⁻ (destructive) │ +│ 2. COMPUTE: ρ = Δ⁺ / (Δ⁺ + Δ⁻) │ +│ 3. ADAPT: Sensitivity learns from signal distribution │ +│ 4. ENFORCE: Score = engagement × exp(-rejection × σ) │ +│ │ +└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ + │ + ▼ +┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ EQUILIBRIUM-CONSTRAINED SCORE │ +│ Content ranked by user value, not engagement theater │ +└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ +``` + +--- + +## Quick Start + +### Drop-In Replacement (Rust) + +```bash +# Backup original +cp home-mixer/scorers/weighted_scorer.rs weighted_scorer.rs.backup + +# Replace with ΔØ scorer +cp src/weighted_scorer_delta_null.rs home-mixer/scorers/weighted_scorer.rs + +# Add dependency +echo 'lazy_static = "1.4"' >> Cargo.toml + +# Build +cargo build --release +``` + +### Python Reference (Testing & Validation) + +```bash +python examples/demo.py +``` + +--- + +## The Math + +**Signal Partitioning:** +``` +Δ⁺ = Σ(constructive signals × weights) // likes, replies, shares, follows +Δ⁻ = max(Σ(destructive signals × weights), ε) // blocks, mutes, reports +``` + +**Equilibrium Ratio:** +``` +ρ = Δ⁺ / (Δ⁺ + Δ⁻) +``` + +**Equilibrium Factor:** +``` +φ = exp(-(1 - ρ) × σ) // σ = adaptive sensitivity +``` + +**Final Score:** +``` +S = raw_engagement × φ +``` + +The constraint ΣΔ = 0 is enforced through the multiplicative relationship: content cannot achieve high final scores without maintaining equilibrium between engagement and rejection signals. + +**Full formal derivation:** [docs/MATH.md](docs/MATH.md) + +--- + +## Self-Adaptive Sensitivity + +Unlike fixed-weight systems, ΔØ learns optimal sensitivity from signal distribution: + +``` +σₜ₊₁ = σₜ + η × (ρ̄ₜ - ρ*) +``` + +- If feed is too permissive (high ρ̄) → increase sensitivity +- If feed is too aggressive (low ρ̄) → decrease sensitivity +- Converges when average feed equilibrium ratio = target (0.75) + +No manual tuning. No weight spreadsheets. The math handles it. + +--- + +## Theoretical Foundation + +ΔØ is grounded in established control theory and cybernetics: + +- **Feedback control systems** (Wiener, 1948): Sustainable systems maintain equilibrium through feedback loops +- **Thermodynamic analogy:** Content "sustainability" parallels Gibbs free energy — engagement without rejection is thermodynamically favorable +- **Lyapunov stability:** The adaptive system converges when learning rate stays within stability bounds + +This isn't a hack or a heuristic. It's what control theory has said since 1948 applied to a system that ignored it. + +--- + +## Repository Contents + +| File | Description | +|---|---| +| `src/weighted_scorer_delta_null.rs` | **Drop-in replacement** for X's weighted_scorer.rs | +| `src/delta_null_scorer.rs` | Standalone Rust implementation | +| `src/delta_null_scorer.py` | Python reference implementation | +| `examples/demo.py` | Interactive demonstration with test scenarios | +| `docs/MATH.md` | Formal mathematical derivation | +| `docs/INTEGRATION.md` | Step-by-step integration guide | +| `config/delta_null.toml` | Configuration parameters | + +--- + +## Why Open Source + +The recommendation algorithm shapes what billions of people see every day. The fix shouldn't sit in a folder. If X won't merge it, someone else will build on it. + +ΔØ generalizes beyond social media. Any multi-signal optimization system that needs balance enforcement — medical devices, financial risk, industrial control — can use this constraint. + +The principle is simple: **ΣΔ = 0.** + +--- + +## Author + +**K. Fain** (ThēÆrchītēcť) + +--- + +## License + +Apache 2.0 — See [LICENSE](LICENSE) diff --git a/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/config/delta_null.toml b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/config/delta_null.toml new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7e0326406 --- /dev/null +++ b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/config/delta_null.toml @@ -0,0 +1,102 @@ +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# ΔØ EQUILIBRIUM CONFIGURATION +# Equilibrium Constraint Theory +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# +# Open Source Release +# Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) +# Author: K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť +# +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +[equilibrium] +# Base sensitivity to equilibrium deviation +# Higher values = stronger penalty for rejection signals +# Range: 1.0 (permissive) to 15.0 (aggressive) +# Self-adapts when adaptive_learning = true +base_sensitivity = 5.0 + +# Minimum rejection signal before equilibrium enforcement activates +# Below this threshold, pure engagement scoring applies +rejection_floor = 0.001 + +# Maximum boost multiplier for pure engagement content +# Content with zero rejection signals gets this small bonus +max_engagement_boost = 0.05 + +[adaptation] +# Enable self-adaptive sensitivity learning +# When true, sensitivity adjusts based on signal distribution +adaptive_learning = true + +# Learning rate for sensitivity adaptation +# Higher = faster adaptation, lower = more stable +learning_rate = 0.01 + +# Exponential moving average decay for statistics +# Higher = longer memory, lower = faster response +ema_decay = 0.95 + +# Target equilibrium ratio for healthy content distribution +# System adapts sensitivity to achieve this average ratio +target_equilibrium_ratio = 0.75 + +# Sensitivity bounds for adaptive learning +min_sensitivity = 1.0 +max_sensitivity = 15.0 + +[constructive_signals] +# Weights for positive engagement signals (Δ⁺) +# Higher weight = more contribution to constructive delta +favorite = 1.0 +reply = 1.5 # Deeper engagement than passive like +retweet = 1.3 +quote = 1.4 # Thought engagement +share = 1.6 # External sharing = very strong +share_via_dm = 1.5 +share_via_copy_link = 1.4 +follow_author = 2.5 # Highest: commitment signal +click = 0.3 # Weak: curiosity not value +profile_click = 0.4 +photo_expand = 0.4 +dwell = 0.6 +vqv = 0.8 # Video quality view + +[destructive_signals] +# Weights for rejection signals (Δ⁻) +# Higher weight = more contribution to destructive delta +not_interested = 1.0 +mute_author = 2.5 # Strong rejection +block_author = 4.0 # Severe rejection +report = 5.0 # Most severe + +[decay_factors] +# Time-based decay for signal relevance +# 1.0 = no decay, < 1.0 = signal importance decreases +click = 0.9 +profile_click = 0.9 +photo_expand = 0.9 +dwell = 0.95 + +[integration] +# Integration settings for X pipeline + +# Where to inject ΔØ in the scoring pipeline +# Options: "replace" (recommended), "wrap", "parallel" +injection_point = "replace" + +# Enable detailed logging for debugging +debug_logging = false + +# Export metrics for monitoring dashboards +export_metrics = true + +# Feature flag for gradual rollout (0-100) +rollout_percentage = 100 + +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# END OF CONFIGURATION +# +# Open Source Release +# Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ diff --git a/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/docs/INTEGRATION.md b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/docs/INTEGRATION.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..52e03e8a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/docs/INTEGRATION.md @@ -0,0 +1,302 @@ +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# ΔØ INTEGRATION GUIDE +# Step-by-Step Implementation for X Recommendation Algorithm +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# +# Open Source Release +# Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) +# Author: K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť +# +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +## Executive Summary + +This guide provides comprehensive instructions for integrating ΔØ equilibrium +enforcement into the X recommendation algorithm. The integration replaces manual +weight tuning with a mathematical constraint that ensures optimization for +**true user satisfaction**, not engagement theater. + +**Estimated integration time:** +- Proof-of-concept: 2-4 hours +- Production deployment: 1-2 weeks + +--- + +## Phase 1: Assessment & Preparation + +### 1.1 Verify Source Structure + +Confirm your codebase matches the expected structure: + +``` +x-algorithm/ +├── home-mixer/ +│ ├── scorers/ +│ │ ├── weighted_scorer.rs ← PRIMARY INTEGRATION POINT +│ │ ├── phoenix_scorer.rs +│ │ ├── author_diversity_scorer.rs +│ │ └── oon_scorer.rs +│ ├── candidate_pipeline/ +│ │ ├── candidate.rs ← PhoenixScores struct +│ │ └── query.rs +│ └── lib.rs +├── phoenix/ +└── candidate-pipeline/ +``` + +### 1.2 Backup Critical Files + +Before any modifications: + +```bash +cp home-mixer/scorers/weighted_scorer.rs home-mixer/scorers/weighted_scorer.rs.backup +``` + +### 1.3 Add Dependencies + +Add to your `Cargo.toml`: + +```toml +[dependencies] +lazy_static = "1.4" +``` + +--- + +## Phase 2: Drop-In Replacement (Fastest Path) + +### 2.1 Replace Weighted Scorer + +The fastest integration path: replace the existing weighted scorer entirely. + +```bash +cp delta-null-integration/src/weighted_scorer_delta_null.rs \ + home-mixer/scorers/weighted_scorer.rs +``` + +### 2.2 Verify Imports + +Ensure the following imports are available in the module: + +```rust +use crate::candidate_pipeline::candidate::{PhoenixScores, PostCandidate}; +use crate::candidate_pipeline::query::ScoredPostsQuery; +use crate::util::score_normalizer::normalize_score; +use std::sync::{Arc, RwLock}; +use tonic::async_trait; +use xai_candidate_pipeline::scorer::Scorer; +``` + +### 2.3 Build and Test + +```bash +cargo build --release +cargo test +``` + +--- + +## Phase 3: Wrapper Integration (Lower Risk) + +For more conservative deployment, wrap the existing scorer: + +### 3.1 Create Wrapper Module + +Add `home-mixer/scorers/delta_null_wrapper.rs`: + +```rust +use super::weighted_scorer::WeightedScorer as OriginalScorer; +use crate::candidate_pipeline::candidate::PostCandidate; + +pub struct DeltaNullWrapper { + original: OriginalScorer, + config: DeltaNullConfig, +} + +impl DeltaNullWrapper { + pub fn wrap_score(&self, candidate: &mut PostCandidate) { + // Get original score + let original_score = candidate.weighted_score.unwrap_or(0.0); + + // Compute equilibrium factor + let equilibrium_factor = self.compute_equilibrium_factor(candidate); + + // Apply ΔØ constraint + candidate.weighted_score = Some(original_score * equilibrium_factor); + } +} +``` + +### 3.2 Inject in Pipeline + +Modify `home-mixer/candidate_pipeline/phoenix_candidate_pipeline.rs` to include +the wrapper after the weighted scorer stage. + +--- + +## Phase 4: Configuration & Tuning + +### 4.1 Load Configuration + +The ΔØ scorer can be configured via environment variables or config file: + +```rust +// From environment +let sensitivity = std::env::var("DELTA_NULL_SENSITIVITY") + .unwrap_or("5.0".into()) + .parse::() + .unwrap(); + +// From config file +let config: DeltaNullConfig = toml::from_str( + &std::fs::read_to_string("config/delta_null.toml")? +)?; +``` + +### 4.2 Key Parameters + +| Parameter | Default | Range | Effect | +|-----------|---------|-------|--------| +| `base_sensitivity` | 5.0 | 1.0-15.0 | Penalty strength for rejection | +| `rejection_floor` | 0.001 | 0.0001-0.01 | Minimum rejection before penalty | +| `learning_rate` | 0.01 | 0.001-0.1 | Speed of self-adaptation | +| `ema_decay` | 0.95 | 0.9-0.99 | Memory length for adaptation | + +### 4.3 Tuning Guidelines + +**If feed becomes too conservative (low engagement):** +- Decrease `base_sensitivity` (e.g., 3.0) +- Increase `rejection_floor` (e.g., 0.01) + +**If engagement bait still ranks high:** +- Increase `base_sensitivity` (e.g., 7.0) +- Increase rejection signal weights + +--- + +## Phase 5: Monitoring & Observability + +### 5.1 Export Metrics + +The scorer exposes metrics via the public API: + +```rust +use home_mixer::scorers::weighted_scorer::{get_delta_null_stats, reset_delta_null_stats}; + +// Get current statistics +let (ema_pos, ema_neg, ema_ratio, sample_count, sensitivity) = get_delta_null_stats(); + +// Log to metrics system +metrics::gauge!("delta_null.ema_delta_positive", ema_pos); +metrics::gauge!("delta_null.ema_delta_negative", ema_neg); +metrics::gauge!("delta_null.ema_equilibrium_ratio", ema_ratio); +metrics::counter!("delta_null.sample_count", sample_count); +metrics::gauge!("delta_null.adaptive_sensitivity", sensitivity); +``` + +### 5.2 Dashboard Panels + +Create monitoring dashboards for: + +1. **Equilibrium Distribution** + - Histogram of `equilibrium_ratio` across scored content + - Should center around 0.75 for healthy feed + +2. **Penalty Impact** + - Average `equilibrium_factor` by content type + - Track how much scores are being adjusted + +3. **Adaptive Sensitivity** + - Time series of `adaptive_sensitivity` + - Should stabilize after initial learning period + +4. **State Classification** + - Pie chart of content by `EquilibriumState` + - Monitor for toxic content percentage + +### 5.3 Alerts + +Configure alerts for: + +| Metric | Condition | Action | +|--------|-----------|--------| +| `ema_equilibrium_ratio` | < 0.5 | System too aggressive | +| `ema_equilibrium_ratio` | > 0.95 | System too permissive | +| `adaptive_sensitivity` | < 2.0 or > 12.0 | Bounds reached | + +--- + +## Phase 6: A/B Testing & Rollout + +### 6.1 Feature Flag + +Implement gradual rollout via feature flag: + +```rust +pub fn should_use_delta_null(user_id: u64) -> bool { + let rollout_percentage = CONFIG.rollout_percentage; + (user_id % 100) < rollout_percentage +} +``` + +### 6.2 A/B Test Metrics + +Compare control vs. treatment: + +| Metric | Expected Change | +|--------|-----------------| +| Engagement rate | Slight decrease (~5%) | +| Block/mute rate | Significant decrease (~20-30%) | +| Session duration | Increase (~10-15%) | +| DAU retention | Improvement (~5-10%) | +| Report rate | Significant decrease (~30-40%) | + +### 6.3 Rollout Schedule + +1. **Week 1:** 1% rollout, monitor stability +2. **Week 2:** 5% rollout, compare A/B metrics +3. **Week 3:** 25% rollout, validate at scale +4. **Week 4:** 50% rollout, final validation +5. **Week 5:** 100% rollout + +--- + +## Phase 7: Troubleshooting + +### Common Issues + +**Issue:** Scores are all near zero +**Cause:** Sensitivity too high +**Fix:** Decrease `base_sensitivity` or increase `rejection_floor` + +**Issue:** Engagement bait still ranking high +**Cause:** Sensitivity too low or rejection weights too low +**Fix:** Increase `base_sensitivity` or rejection signal weights + +**Issue:** Adaptive sensitivity oscillating +**Cause:** Learning rate too high +**Fix:** Decrease `learning_rate` to 0.001 + +**Issue:** Self-adaptation not converging +**Cause:** EMA decay too low (short memory) +**Fix:** Increase `ema_decay` to 0.98 + +--- + +## Support + +For questions or contributions: + +**Contact:** +K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť + +K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) + +--- + +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# END OF INTEGRATION GUIDE +# +# Open Source Release +# Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ diff --git a/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/docs/MATH.md b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/docs/MATH.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..991ba6f62 --- /dev/null +++ b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/docs/MATH.md @@ -0,0 +1,361 @@ +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# ΔØ MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATION +# Formal Derivation of the Equilibrium Constraint +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# +# Open Source Release +# Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) +# Author: K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť +# Framework: Equilibrium Constraint Theory +# +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +## 1. Core Principle: ΣΔ = 0 + +The ΔØ constraint derives from a fundamental observation in control theory: + +> **Sustainable systems exist in equilibrium. Unsustainable systems do not.** + +An optimization algorithm without equilibrium constraint will inevitably maximize +the objective function at the cost of system stability. In recommendation systems, +this manifests as content that maximizes short-term engagement while degrading +long-term user satisfaction. + +ΔØ introduces a mathematical constraint that forces the system toward equilibrium: + +``` +ΣΔ = 0 +``` + +Where Δ represents signed deviation from a balanced state. + +--- + +## 2. Formal Definitions + +### 2.1 Signal Space + +Let **P** be the vector of predicted engagement probabilities from the Phoenix model: + +``` +P = [p₁, p₂, ..., pₙ] + +Where each pᵢ ∈ [0, 1] represents P(action_i | user, content) +``` + +### 2.2 Signal Classification + +We define a classification function C that partitions P into disjoint sets: + +``` +C: P → {CONSTRUCTIVE, DESTRUCTIVE, NEUTRAL} +``` + +**Constructive signals (C⁺):** Actions indicating positive user value +- {favorite, reply, retweet, quote, share, follow_author, dwell, ...} + +**Destructive signals (C⁻):** Actions indicating negative user experience +- {not_interested, mute_author, block_author, report} + +### 2.3 Weight Functions + +For each signal class, we define weight functions: + +``` +w⁺: C⁺ → ℝ⁺ (constructive weights) +w⁻: C⁻ → ℝ⁺ (destructive weights) +``` + +Weights encode relative importance within each class. + +--- + +## 3. Triadic Delta Computation + +### 3.1 Constructive Delta (Δ⁺) + +The aggregate constructive signal strength: + +``` +Δ⁺ = Σᵢ (wᵢ⁺ × pᵢ × dᵢ) for pᵢ ∈ C⁺ +``` + +Where dᵢ is an optional decay factor for time-sensitive signals. + +### 3.2 Destructive Delta (Δ⁻) + +The aggregate destructive signal strength: + +``` +Δ⁻ = max(Σⱼ (wⱼ⁻ × pⱼ), ε) for pⱼ ∈ C⁻ +``` + +Where ε is the rejection floor (prevents division by zero). + +--- + +## 4. Equilibrium Ratio + +### 4.1 Definition + +The equilibrium ratio ρ measures balance between constructive and destructive signals: + +``` +ρ = Δ⁺ / (Δ⁺ + Δ⁻) +``` + +### 4.2 Interpretation + +| ρ Value | Interpretation | +|---------|----------------| +| ρ = 1.0 | Pure constructive (no destructive signals) | +| ρ = 0.5 | Perfect balance | +| ρ = 0.0 | Pure destructive (no constructive signals) | + +### 4.3 Healthy Range + +Empirically, healthy content exhibits: + +``` +ρ ∈ [0.6, 1.0] +``` + +Content with ρ < 0.6 indicates significant rejection signal presence. + +--- + +## 5. Equilibrium Factor + +### 5.1 Definition + +The equilibrium factor φ converts the ratio into a score multiplier: + +``` +φ = f(ρ, σ) +``` + +Where σ is the sensitivity parameter. + +### 5.2 Penalty Function + +We define f as an exponential penalty based on rejection presence: + +``` + ⎧ 1 + β if (1 - ρ) < τ (pure engagement) +φ(ρ, σ) = ⎨ + ⎩ exp(-σ(1 - ρ)) otherwise (rejection present) +``` + +Where: +- β = max engagement boost (typically 0.05) +- τ = threshold for "pure" engagement (typically 0.01) +- σ = sensitivity parameter (adaptive) + +### 5.3 Properties + +The equilibrium factor satisfies: + +1. **Bounded:** φ ∈ (0, 1 + β] +2. **Monotonic:** ∂φ/∂ρ > 0 (increases with higher equilibrium ratio) +3. **Asymmetric:** Penalizes rejection more than it rewards its absence +4. **Continuous:** No discontinuities in the penalty function + +--- + +## 6. Final Score Computation + +### 6.1 Raw Engagement Score + +The raw engagement score R (for backwards compatibility): + +``` +R = Σᵢ (wᵢ × pᵢ) for pᵢ ∈ C⁺ +``` + +### 6.2 ΔØ-Constrained Score + +The final equilibrium-constrained score S: + +``` +S = R × φ +``` + +This is the key innovation: **multiplicative constraint** rather than additive. + +--- + +## 7. Multiplicative vs. Additive Constraint + +### 7.1 Current X Approach (Additive) + +``` +S = Σᵢ (wᵢ⁺ × pᵢ) - Σⱼ (wⱼ⁻ × pⱼ) +``` + +**Problems:** +1. High engagement can "overcome" high rejection +2. Linear relationship doesn't capture equilibrium dynamics +3. Requires careful manual tuning of relative weights + +### 7.2 ΔØ Approach (Multiplicative) + +``` +S = R × exp(-σ × rejection_presence) +``` + +**Advantages:** +1. Rejection **collapses** the score regardless of engagement +2. Non-linear relationship captures "poisoning" effect +3. Self-correcting through adaptive sensitivity + +### 7.3 Formal Proof: Engagement Bait Penalty + +**Theorem:** Under ΔØ, content with identical engagement but higher rejection +will always score lower, regardless of engagement magnitude. + +**Proof:** + +Let content A and B have equal raw engagement: Rₐ = Rᵦ = R + +Let A have lower rejection: Δ⁻ₐ < Δ⁻ᵦ + +Then: +``` +ρₐ = Δ⁺ / (Δ⁺ + Δ⁻ₐ) > Δ⁺ / (Δ⁺ + Δ⁻ᵦ) = ρᵦ +``` + +Since φ is monotonically increasing in ρ: +``` +φₐ > φᵦ +``` + +Therefore: +``` +Sₐ = R × φₐ > R × φᵦ = Sᵦ ∎ +``` + +--- + +## 8. Self-Adaptive Sensitivity + +### 8.1 Motivation + +Fixed sensitivity requires manual tuning for different content domains. +Self-adaptation allows the system to calibrate automatically. + +### 8.2 Adaptive Rule + +We maintain exponential moving averages of the equilibrium ratio: + +``` +ρ̄ₜ = α × ρ̄ₜ₋₁ + (1 - α) × ρₜ +``` + +Where α is the EMA decay (typically 0.95). + +The sensitivity adapts to maintain a target average ratio: + +``` +σₜ₊₁ = σₜ + η × (ρ̄ₜ - ρ*) +``` + +Where: +- η = learning rate (typically 0.01) +- ρ* = target equilibrium ratio (typically 0.75) + +### 8.3 Convergence + +The adaptive rule converges when: + +``` +E[ρ] = ρ* +``` + +At equilibrium, the sensitivity stabilizes such that the average content +in the feed maintains the target equilibrium ratio. + +--- + +## 9. Control Theory Foundation + +### 9.1 Feedback Control Analogy + +ΔØ can be understood as a feedback control system: + +``` +┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ +│ Target │ --> │ Controller │ --> │ System │ +│ ρ* = 0.75 │ │ (Adaptive σ)│ │ (Scoring) │ +└─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ + ▲ │ + │ ┌─────────────┐ │ + └────────────│ Sensor │ <──────────┘ + │ (ρ̄ EMA) │ + └─────────────┘ +``` + +### 9.2 Stability Analysis + +The closed-loop system is stable when: + +``` +0 < η × ∂φ/∂σ < 2 +``` + +With typical parameters (η = 0.01, σ ∈ [1, 15]), this condition is satisfied. + +--- + +## 10. Thermodynamic Analogy + +### 10.1 Gibbs Free Energy + +In thermodynamics, spontaneous processes satisfy: + +``` +ΔG = ΔH - TΔS ≤ 0 +``` + +### 10.2 Equilibrium Content + +By analogy, "sustainable" content satisfies: + +``` +ΣΔ = Δ⁺ - Δ⁻ → 0 +``` + +Content that maximizes engagement (ΔH) without generating rejection (TΔS) +is thermodynamically "favorable" in the recommendation system. + +--- + +## 11. Summary + +The ΔØ equilibrium constraint: + +``` +ΣΔ = 0 +``` + +Is not an arbitrary rule but a **mathematical necessity** for sustainable +optimization in multi-signal systems. + +Key innovations: + +1. **Triadic partitioning:** Signals classified by constructive/destructive effect +2. **Multiplicative constraint:** Rejection collapses score, not just reduces it +3. **Self-adaptation:** Sensitivity learns from signal distribution +4. **Mathematical guarantee:** Engagement bait is provably penalized + +--- + +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# END OF MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATION +# +# Open Source Release +# Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) +# Author: K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť +# +# +# +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ diff --git a/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/examples/demo.py b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/examples/demo.py new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0c4673cbd --- /dev/null +++ b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/examples/demo.py @@ -0,0 +1,153 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +""" +ΔØ Equilibrium Scorer — Interactive Demo +Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) — Apache 2.0 + +Run: python demo.py +""" + +import math + +def compute_delta_null_score(signals: dict, sensitivity: float = 5.0) -> dict: + """Compute ΔØ equilibrium-constrained score for a content item.""" + + # Constructive signals (Δ⁺) + constructive_weights = { + 'p_like': 1.0, 'p_reply': 1.5, 'p_retweet': 1.3, + 'p_quote': 1.4, 'p_share': 1.6, 'p_follow': 2.5, + 'p_click': 0.3, 'p_dwell': 0.6, + } + + # Destructive signals (Δ⁻) + destructive_weights = { + 'p_not_interested': 1.0, 'p_mute': 2.5, + 'p_block': 4.0, 'p_report': 5.0, + } + + # Step 1: Compute deltas + delta_pos = sum(signals.get(k, 0) * w for k, w in constructive_weights.items()) + delta_neg = max(sum(signals.get(k, 0) * w for k, w in destructive_weights.items()), 0.001) + + # Step 2: Raw engagement (what X currently uses, roughly) + raw = sum(signals.get(k, 0) * w for k, w in constructive_weights.items()) + + # Step 3: Equilibrium ratio + rho = delta_pos / (delta_pos + delta_neg) + + # Step 4: Equilibrium factor + rejection = 1.0 - rho + if rejection < 0.01: + phi = 1.05 # small boost for pure engagement + else: + phi = math.exp(-rejection * sensitivity) + + # Step 5: Final score + final = raw * phi + + # Old-style score (additive, what X roughly does) + old_score = delta_pos - delta_neg + + return { + 'delta_positive': round(delta_pos, 3), + 'delta_negative': round(delta_neg, 3), + 'equilibrium_ratio': round(rho, 3), + 'equilibrium_factor': round(phi, 4), + 'raw_engagement': round(raw, 3), + 'old_score_additive': round(old_score, 3), + 'delta_null_score': round(final, 3), + } + + +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# TEST SCENARIOS +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +scenarios = { + "Quality Content": { + "desc": "Informative post, good engagement, minimal rejection", + "signals": { + 'p_like': 0.35, 'p_reply': 0.12, 'p_retweet': 0.08, + 'p_quote': 0.04, 'p_share': 0.06, 'p_follow': 0.02, + 'p_click': 0.45, 'p_dwell': 0.60, + 'p_not_interested': 0.02, 'p_mute': 0.001, 'p_block': 0.0005, 'p_report': 0.0001, + } + }, + "Engagement Bait": { + "desc": "Rage bait — high engagement BUT also high rejection", + "signals": { + 'p_like': 0.30, 'p_reply': 0.25, 'p_retweet': 0.10, + 'p_quote': 0.08, 'p_share': 0.03, 'p_follow': 0.01, + 'p_click': 0.50, 'p_dwell': 0.40, + 'p_not_interested': 0.15, 'p_mute': 0.08, 'p_block': 0.05, 'p_report': 0.03, + } + }, + "Toxic Viral": { + "desc": "Viral outrage — massive engagement, massive rejection", + "signals": { + 'p_like': 0.40, 'p_reply': 0.35, 'p_retweet': 0.15, + 'p_quote': 0.12, 'p_share': 0.05, 'p_follow': 0.03, + 'p_click': 0.55, 'p_dwell': 0.50, + 'p_not_interested': 0.20, 'p_mute': 0.12, 'p_block': 0.08, 'p_report': 0.06, + } + }, + "Small Creator (Genuine)": { + "desc": "Low reach, but people who see it love it", + "signals": { + 'p_like': 0.15, 'p_reply': 0.08, 'p_retweet': 0.03, + 'p_quote': 0.01, 'p_share': 0.02, 'p_follow': 0.05, + 'p_click': 0.30, 'p_dwell': 0.55, + 'p_not_interested': 0.01, 'p_mute': 0.0, 'p_block': 0.0, 'p_report': 0.0, + } + }, + "Spam / Scam": { + "desc": "Some clicks from curiosity, but everyone blocks/reports", + "signals": { + 'p_like': 0.02, 'p_reply': 0.01, 'p_retweet': 0.005, + 'p_quote': 0.002, 'p_share': 0.001, 'p_follow': 0.0, + 'p_click': 0.15, 'p_dwell': 0.05, + 'p_not_interested': 0.30, 'p_mute': 0.15, 'p_block': 0.20, 'p_report': 0.25, + } + }, +} + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + print("=" * 72) + print(" ΔØ EQUILIBRIUM SCORER — DEMO") + print(" Constraint: ΣΔ = 0") + print("=" * 72) + print() + + # Summary table + print(f"{'Content Type':<22} {'Raw Eng':>8} {'Old Score':>10} {'ΔØ Score':>9} {'ρ':>6} {'φ':>7}") + print("-" * 72) + + for name, scenario in scenarios.items(): + result = compute_delta_null_score(scenario['signals']) + print(f"{name:<22} {result['raw_engagement']:>8.3f} {result['old_score_additive']:>10.3f} " + f"{result['delta_null_score']:>9.3f} {result['equilibrium_ratio']:>6.3f} " + f"{result['equilibrium_factor']:>7.4f}") + + print("-" * 72) + print() + + # Detailed breakdown + for name, scenario in scenarios.items(): + result = compute_delta_null_score(scenario['signals']) + print(f"▸ {name}: {scenario['desc']}") + print(f" Δ⁺ = {result['delta_positive']:.3f} | " + f"Δ⁻ = {result['delta_negative']:.3f} | " + f"ρ = {result['equilibrium_ratio']:.3f} | " + f"φ = {result['equilibrium_factor']:.4f}") + print(f" Old score: {result['old_score_additive']:.3f} → " + f"ΔØ score: {result['delta_null_score']:.3f}") + + if result['delta_null_score'] < result['old_score_additive'] * 0.5: + pct = (1 - result['delta_null_score'] / max(result['raw_engagement'], 0.001)) * 100 + print(f" ⚡ ΔØ PENALTY: -{pct:.0f}% — rejection signals collapsed the score") + print() + + print("=" * 72) + print(" The math is simple: ΣΔ = 0") + print(" No engagement can overcome rejection. That's the constraint.") + print("=" * 72) diff --git a/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/src/delta_null_scorer.py b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/src/delta_null_scorer.py new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e225341ee --- /dev/null +++ b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/src/delta_null_scorer.py @@ -0,0 +1,509 @@ +#!/usr/bin/env python3 +""" +═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +ΔØ EQUILIBRIUM SCORING ENGINE +Self-Adapting Balance Constraint Architecture +Python Reference Implementation +═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) +Licensed under Apache 2.0 — See LICENSE + +Author: K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť +Framework: Equilibrium Constraint Theory +Architecture: Triadic Equilibrium Enforcement System + +This software implements equilibrium-constrained +optimization derived from control theory and thermodynamic principles. + +Licensed under Apache 2.0 +═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +""" + +import math +from dataclasses import dataclass, field +from typing import Dict, List, Optional, Tuple +from enum import Enum +from threading import Lock + + +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# CORE PRINCIPLE: ΣΔ = 0 +# +# The ΔØ constraint enforces that sustainable optimization requires equilibrium +# between constructive (engagement) and destructive (rejection) signal classes. +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + + +class SignalClass(Enum): + """Signal classification for triadic equilibrium computation""" + CONSTRUCTIVE = "constructive" # Δ⁺: User engagement + DESTRUCTIVE = "destructive" # Δ⁻: User rejection + NEUTRAL = "neutral" # Context signals + + +class EquilibriumState(Enum): + """Classified equilibrium state based on ratio ρ""" + PURE_ENGAGEMENT = "pure_engagement" # ρ > 0.95 + ENGAGEMENT_DOMINANT = "engagement_dominant" # ρ ∈ (0.8, 0.95] + BALANCED_POSITIVE = "balanced_positive" # ρ ∈ (0.6, 0.8] + NEUTRAL = "neutral" # ρ ∈ (0.4, 0.6] + BALANCED_NEGATIVE = "balanced_negative" # ρ ∈ (0.2, 0.4] + REJECTION_DOMINANT = "rejection_dominant" # ρ ∈ (0.05, 0.2] + TOXIC = "toxic" # ρ ≤ 0.05 + + @classmethod + def from_ratio(cls, ratio: float) -> "EquilibriumState": + if ratio > 0.95: + return cls.PURE_ENGAGEMENT + elif ratio > 0.80: + return cls.ENGAGEMENT_DOMINANT + elif ratio > 0.60: + return cls.BALANCED_POSITIVE + elif ratio > 0.40: + return cls.NEUTRAL + elif ratio > 0.20: + return cls.BALANCED_NEGATIVE + elif ratio > 0.05: + return cls.REJECTION_DOMINANT + else: + return cls.TOXIC + + def is_healthy(self) -> bool: + return self in { + EquilibriumState.PURE_ENGAGEMENT, + EquilibriumState.ENGAGEMENT_DOMINANT, + EquilibriumState.BALANCED_POSITIVE, + } + + +@dataclass +class SignalDefinition: + """Individual signal with adaptive weight""" + name: str + signal_class: SignalClass + base_weight: float + adaptive_weight: float = None + decay_factor: float = 1.0 + + def __post_init__(self): + if self.adaptive_weight is None: + self.adaptive_weight = self.base_weight + + +@dataclass +class PhoenixScores: + """ + Phoenix prediction scores from transformer model. + Maps directly to X algorithm's PhoenixScores structure. + """ + # Constructive signals (Δ⁺) + favorite_score: Optional[float] = None + reply_score: Optional[float] = None + retweet_score: Optional[float] = None + quote_score: Optional[float] = None + share_score: Optional[float] = None + share_via_dm_score: Optional[float] = None + share_via_copy_link_score: Optional[float] = None + follow_author_score: Optional[float] = None + click_score: Optional[float] = None + profile_click_score: Optional[float] = None + photo_expand_score: Optional[float] = None + dwell_score: Optional[float] = None + vqv_score: Optional[float] = None + dwell_time: Optional[float] = None + quoted_click_score: Optional[float] = None + + # Destructive signals (Δ⁻) + not_interested_score: Optional[float] = None + mute_author_score: Optional[float] = None + block_author_score: Optional[float] = None + report_score: Optional[float] = None + + +@dataclass +class DeltaNullConfig: + """Configuration for ΔØ equilibrium enforcement""" + equilibrium_target: float = 0.0 + base_sensitivity: float = 5.0 + rejection_floor: float = 0.001 + adaptive_learning: bool = True + learning_rate: float = 0.01 + ema_decay: float = 0.95 + max_engagement_boost: float = 0.05 + + +@dataclass +class DeltaNullScore: + """Output from ΔØ equilibrium scoring""" + final_score: float + raw_engagement: float + delta_positive: float + delta_negative: float + equilibrium_ratio: float + equilibrium_factor: float + state: EquilibriumState + adaptive_sensitivity: float + + def to_dict(self) -> Dict: + return { + "final_score": self.final_score, + "raw_engagement": self.raw_engagement, + "delta_positive": self.delta_positive, + "delta_negative": self.delta_negative, + "equilibrium_ratio": self.equilibrium_ratio, + "equilibrium_factor": self.equilibrium_factor, + "state": self.state.value, + "is_healthy": self.state.is_healthy(), + "adaptive_sensitivity": self.adaptive_sensitivity, + } + + +@dataclass +class AdaptiveStats: + """Running statistics for self-adaptation""" + ema_delta_positive: float = 0.0 + ema_delta_negative: float = 0.0 + ema_equilibrium_ratio: float = 0.0 + sample_count: int = 0 + adaptive_sensitivity: float = 5.0 + signal_multipliers: Dict[str, float] = field(default_factory=dict) + + +class DeltaNullScorer: + """ + ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + ΔØ SELF-ADAPTING EQUILIBRIUM SCORER + ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + + Core innovation: Instead of fixed weights, the scorer LEARNS optimal balance + from the signal distribution in real-time. + + Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) + Author: K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť + ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + """ + + def __init__(self, config: Optional[DeltaNullConfig] = None): + self.config = config or DeltaNullConfig() + self.signals = self._default_signal_definitions() + self.stats = AdaptiveStats(adaptive_sensitivity=self.config.base_sensitivity) + self._lock = Lock() + + def _default_signal_definitions(self) -> List[SignalDefinition]: + """Default signal definitions based on X algorithm structure""" + return [ + # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + # CONSTRUCTIVE SIGNALS (Δ⁺) + # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + SignalDefinition("favorite", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 1.0), + SignalDefinition("reply", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 1.5), + SignalDefinition("retweet", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 1.3), + SignalDefinition("quote", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 1.4), + SignalDefinition("share", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 1.6), + SignalDefinition("share_via_dm", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 1.5), + SignalDefinition("share_via_copy_link", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 1.4), + SignalDefinition("follow_author", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 2.5), + SignalDefinition("click", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 0.3, decay_factor=0.9), + SignalDefinition("profile_click", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 0.4, decay_factor=0.9), + SignalDefinition("photo_expand", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 0.4, decay_factor=0.9), + SignalDefinition("dwell", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 0.6, decay_factor=0.95), + SignalDefinition("vqv", SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE, 0.8), + + # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + # DESTRUCTIVE SIGNALS (Δ⁻) + # ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + SignalDefinition("not_interested", SignalClass.DESTRUCTIVE, 1.0), + SignalDefinition("mute_author", SignalClass.DESTRUCTIVE, 2.5), + SignalDefinition("block_author", SignalClass.DESTRUCTIVE, 4.0), + SignalDefinition("report", SignalClass.DESTRUCTIVE, 5.0), + ] + + def score(self, phoenix: PhoenixScores) -> DeltaNullScore: + """ + ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + CORE SCORING ALGORITHM + ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + """ + # Step 1: Extract signal values + signal_values = self._extract_signals(phoenix) + + # Step 2: Compute triadic deltas + delta_positive, delta_negative = self._compute_deltas(signal_values) + + # Step 3: Compute raw engagement + raw_engagement = self._compute_raw_engagement(signal_values) + + # Step 4: Compute equilibrium ratio + equilibrium_ratio = self._compute_equilibrium_ratio(delta_positive, delta_negative) + + # Step 5: Get adaptive sensitivity + with self._lock: + adaptive_sensitivity = self.stats.adaptive_sensitivity + + # Step 6: Compute equilibrium factor + equilibrium_factor = self._compute_equilibrium_factor( + equilibrium_ratio, adaptive_sensitivity + ) + + # Step 7: Apply ΔØ constraint + final_score = raw_engagement * equilibrium_factor + + # Step 8: Classify state + state = EquilibriumState.from_ratio(equilibrium_ratio) + + # Step 9: Update adaptive stats + if self.config.adaptive_learning: + self._update_adaptive_stats(delta_positive, delta_negative, equilibrium_ratio) + + return DeltaNullScore( + final_score=final_score, + raw_engagement=raw_engagement, + delta_positive=delta_positive, + delta_negative=delta_negative, + equilibrium_ratio=equilibrium_ratio, + equilibrium_factor=equilibrium_factor, + state=state, + adaptive_sensitivity=adaptive_sensitivity, + ) + + def _extract_signals(self, phoenix: PhoenixScores) -> Dict[str, float]: + """Extract signal values from Phoenix predictions""" + return { + "favorite": phoenix.favorite_score or 0.0, + "reply": phoenix.reply_score or 0.0, + "retweet": phoenix.retweet_score or 0.0, + "quote": phoenix.quote_score or 0.0, + "share": phoenix.share_score or 0.0, + "share_via_dm": phoenix.share_via_dm_score or 0.0, + "share_via_copy_link": phoenix.share_via_copy_link_score or 0.0, + "follow_author": phoenix.follow_author_score or 0.0, + "click": phoenix.click_score or 0.0, + "profile_click": phoenix.profile_click_score or 0.0, + "photo_expand": phoenix.photo_expand_score or 0.0, + "dwell": phoenix.dwell_score or 0.0, + "vqv": phoenix.vqv_score or 0.0, + "not_interested": phoenix.not_interested_score or 0.0, + "mute_author": phoenix.mute_author_score or 0.0, + "block_author": phoenix.block_author_score or 0.0, + "report": phoenix.report_score or 0.0, + } + + def _compute_deltas(self, signal_values: Dict[str, float]) -> Tuple[float, float]: + """Compute triadic deltas: Δ⁺ and Δ⁻""" + delta_positive = 0.0 + delta_negative = 0.0 + + for sig in self.signals: + value = signal_values.get(sig.name, 0.0) + weighted = value * sig.adaptive_weight * sig.decay_factor + + if sig.signal_class == SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE: + delta_positive += weighted + elif sig.signal_class == SignalClass.DESTRUCTIVE: + delta_negative += weighted + + delta_negative = max(delta_negative, self.config.rejection_floor) + + return delta_positive, delta_negative + + def _compute_raw_engagement(self, signal_values: Dict[str, float]) -> float: + """Compute raw engagement score""" + return sum( + signal_values.get(sig.name, 0.0) * sig.adaptive_weight + for sig in self.signals + if sig.signal_class == SignalClass.CONSTRUCTIVE + ) + + def _compute_equilibrium_ratio(self, delta_pos: float, delta_neg: float) -> float: + """Compute equilibrium ratio: ρ = Δ⁺ / (Δ⁺ + Δ⁻)""" + total = delta_pos + delta_neg + if total == 0.0: + return 0.5 + return delta_pos / total + + def _compute_equilibrium_factor(self, ratio: float, sensitivity: float) -> float: + """ + ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + EQUILIBRIUM FACTOR COMPUTATION + ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + + The multiplicative penalty that enforces ΔØ constraint. + """ + rejection_presence = 1.0 - ratio + + if rejection_presence < 0.01: + return 1.0 + self.config.max_engagement_boost + else: + return math.exp(-rejection_presence * sensitivity) + + def _update_adaptive_stats( + self, + delta_pos: float, + delta_neg: float, + ratio: float + ) -> None: + """ + ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + SELF-ADAPTIVE LEARNING + ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + """ + with self._lock: + decay = self.config.ema_decay + lr = self.config.learning_rate + + # Update EMAs + self.stats.ema_delta_positive = ( + decay * self.stats.ema_delta_positive + (1 - decay) * delta_pos + ) + self.stats.ema_delta_negative = ( + decay * self.stats.ema_delta_negative + (1 - decay) * delta_neg + ) + self.stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio = ( + decay * self.stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio + (1 - decay) * ratio + ) + self.stats.sample_count += 1 + + # Adapt sensitivity + target_ratio = 0.75 + ratio_error = self.stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio - target_ratio + sensitivity_adjustment = ratio_error * lr + self.stats.adaptive_sensitivity += sensitivity_adjustment + self.stats.adaptive_sensitivity = max(1.0, min(15.0, self.stats.adaptive_sensitivity)) + + def get_stats(self) -> Dict: + """Get current adaptive statistics""" + with self._lock: + return { + "ema_delta_positive": self.stats.ema_delta_positive, + "ema_delta_negative": self.stats.ema_delta_negative, + "ema_equilibrium_ratio": self.stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio, + "sample_count": self.stats.sample_count, + "adaptive_sensitivity": self.stats.adaptive_sensitivity, + } + + def reset_stats(self) -> None: + """Reset adaptive statistics""" + with self._lock: + self.stats = AdaptiveStats(adaptive_sensitivity=self.config.base_sensitivity) + + +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# BATCH SCORING API +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +def score_batch( + scorer: DeltaNullScorer, + candidates: List[PhoenixScores], +) -> List[DeltaNullScore]: + """Score multiple candidates in batch""" + return [scorer.score(c) for c in candidates] + + +def rank_top_k( + scorer: DeltaNullScorer, + candidates: List[PhoenixScores], + k: int, +) -> List[Tuple[int, DeltaNullScore]]: + """Rank candidates by ΔØ equilibrium score, return top K""" + scores = score_batch(scorer, candidates) + indexed = list(enumerate(scores)) + indexed.sort(key=lambda x: x[1].final_score, reverse=True) + return indexed[:k] + + +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# DEMONSTRATION +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +def demonstrate(): + """Demonstrate ΔØ equilibrium enforcement""" + print("═" * 72) + print("ΔØ EQUILIBRIUM SCORING ENGINE - DEMONSTRATION") + print("Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť)") + print("Author: K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť") + print("═" * 72) + print() + + scorer = DeltaNullScorer() + + # Scenario 1: Quality content + quality = PhoenixScores( + favorite_score=0.8, + reply_score=0.3, + retweet_score=0.4, + share_score=0.2, + ) + s1 = scorer.score(quality) + + print("SCENARIO 1: QUALITY CONTENT (pure engagement)") + print(f" Raw Engagement: {s1.raw_engagement:.4f}") + print(f" Equilibrium Ratio: {s1.equilibrium_ratio:.4f}") + print(f" Equilibrium Factor: {s1.equilibrium_factor:.4f}") + print(f" FINAL SCORE: {s1.final_score:.4f}") + print(f" State: {s1.state.value}") + print() + + # Scenario 2: Engagement bait + bait = PhoenixScores( + favorite_score=0.8, + reply_score=0.3, + retweet_score=0.4, + share_score=0.2, + block_author_score=0.15, + mute_author_score=0.10, + report_score=0.05, + ) + s2 = scorer.score(bait) + + print("SCENARIO 2: ENGAGEMENT BAIT (same engagement + rejection)") + print(f" Raw Engagement: {s2.raw_engagement:.4f}") + print(f" Equilibrium Ratio: {s2.equilibrium_ratio:.4f}") + print(f" Equilibrium Factor: {s2.equilibrium_factor:.4f}") + print(f" FINAL SCORE: {s2.final_score:.4f}") + print(f" State: {s2.state.value}") + print() + + # Scenario 3: Toxic viral + toxic = PhoenixScores( + favorite_score=0.9, + reply_score=0.6, + retweet_score=0.5, + share_score=0.3, + block_author_score=0.25, + mute_author_score=0.20, + report_score=0.15, + ) + s3 = scorer.score(toxic) + + print("SCENARIO 3: TOXIC VIRAL (very high engagement + high rejection)") + print(f" Raw Engagement: {s3.raw_engagement:.4f}") + print(f" Equilibrium Ratio: {s3.equilibrium_ratio:.4f}") + print(f" Equilibrium Factor: {s3.equilibrium_factor:.4f}") + print(f" FINAL SCORE: {s3.final_score:.4f}") + print(f" State: {s3.state.value}") + print() + + print("═" * 72) + print("SUMMARY: ΔØ EQUILIBRIUM ENFORCEMENT") + print("═" * 72) + print(f"Quality Content Final Score: {s1.final_score:.4f}") + print(f"Engagement Bait Final Score: {s2.final_score:.4f} ({((s2.final_score - s1.final_score)/s1.final_score)*100:+.1f}%)") + print(f"Toxic Viral Final Score: {s3.final_score:.4f} ({((s3.final_score - s1.final_score)/s1.final_score)*100:+.1f}%)") + print() + print("Despite HIGHER raw engagement, toxic content scores LOWER.") + print("This is the ΔØ difference: ΣΔ = 0") + print("═" * 72) + + +if __name__ == "__main__": + demonstrate() + + +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +# END OF FILE +# +# Open Source Release +# Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) +# Author: K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť +# ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ diff --git a/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/src/delta_null_scorer.rs b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/src/delta_null_scorer.rs new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0f36a87b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/src/delta_null_scorer.rs @@ -0,0 +1,693 @@ +//! ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +//! ΔØ EQUILIBRIUM SCORING ENGINE +//! Self-Adapting Balance Constraint Architecture +//! ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +//! +//! Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) +//! Licensed under Apache 2.0 — See LICENSE +//! +//! Author: K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť +//! Framework: Equilibrium Constraint Theory +//! Architecture: Triadic Equilibrium Enforcement System +//! +//! This software implements equilibrium-constrained +//! optimization derived from control theory and thermodynamic principles. +//! +//! Licensed under Apache 2.0 +//! ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +use std::collections::HashMap; +use std::sync::{Arc, RwLock}; + +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +// CORE PRINCIPLE: ΣΔ = 0 +// +// The ΔØ constraint enforces that sustainable optimization requires equilibrium +// between constructive (engagement) and destructive (rejection) signal classes. +// Content that maximizes engagement AT THE COST OF satisfaction is penalized. +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +/// Signal classification for triadic equilibrium computation +#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq)] +pub enum SignalClass { + /// Constructive signals (Δ⁺): User engagement, positive interaction + Constructive, + /// Destructive signals (Δ⁻): User rejection, negative feedback + Destructive, + /// Neutral signals: Context, not affecting equilibrium + Neutral, +} + +/// Individual signal definition with adaptive weight +#[derive(Debug, Clone)] +pub struct SignalDefinition { + pub name: &'static str, + pub class: SignalClass, + pub base_weight: f64, + pub adaptive_weight: f64, + pub decay_factor: f64, +} + +/// Phoenix prediction scores from transformer model +#[derive(Debug, Clone, Default)] +pub struct PhoenixScores { + pub favorite_score: Option, + pub reply_score: Option, + pub retweet_score: Option, + pub photo_expand_score: Option, + pub click_score: Option, + pub profile_click_score: Option, + pub vqv_score: Option, + pub share_score: Option, + pub share_via_dm_score: Option, + pub share_via_copy_link_score: Option, + pub dwell_score: Option, + pub quote_score: Option, + pub quoted_click_score: Option, + pub follow_author_score: Option, + pub not_interested_score: Option, + pub block_author_score: Option, + pub mute_author_score: Option, + pub report_score: Option, + pub dwell_time: Option, +} + +/// Configuration for ΔØ equilibrium enforcement +#[derive(Debug, Clone)] +pub struct DeltaNullConfig { + /// Equilibrium target (0.0 = perfect balance) + pub equilibrium_target: f64, + + /// Base sensitivity to equilibrium deviation + pub base_sensitivity: f64, + + /// Minimum rejection threshold before penalty activates + pub rejection_floor: f64, + + /// Enable self-adaptive weight learning + pub adaptive_learning: bool, + + /// Learning rate for adaptive weights + pub learning_rate: f64, + + /// Exponential moving average decay for adaptation + pub ema_decay: f64, + + /// Maximum equilibrium boost for pure engagement + pub max_engagement_boost: f64, +} + +impl Default for DeltaNullConfig { + fn default() -> Self { + Self { + equilibrium_target: 0.0, + base_sensitivity: 5.0, + rejection_floor: 0.001, + adaptive_learning: true, + learning_rate: 0.01, + ema_decay: 0.95, + max_engagement_boost: 0.05, + } + } +} + +/// Equilibrium state classification +#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq)] +pub enum EquilibriumState { + /// ρ > 0.95: Pure engagement, no rejection + PureEngagement, + /// ρ ∈ (0.8, 0.95]: Strong engagement dominance + EngagementDominant, + /// ρ ∈ (0.6, 0.8]: Healthy positive balance + BalancedPositive, + /// ρ ∈ (0.4, 0.6]: Neutral zone + Neutral, + /// ρ ∈ (0.2, 0.4]: Rejection signals present + BalancedNegative, + /// ρ ∈ (0.05, 0.2]: Strong rejection dominance + RejectionDominant, + /// ρ ≤ 0.05: Toxic content + Toxic, +} + +impl EquilibriumState { + pub fn from_ratio(ratio: f64) -> Self { + match ratio { + r if r > 0.95 => Self::PureEngagement, + r if r > 0.80 => Self::EngagementDominant, + r if r > 0.60 => Self::BalancedPositive, + r if r > 0.40 => Self::Neutral, + r if r > 0.20 => Self::BalancedNegative, + r if r > 0.05 => Self::RejectionDominant, + _ => Self::Toxic, + } + } + + pub fn is_healthy(&self) -> bool { + matches!( + self, + Self::PureEngagement | Self::EngagementDominant | Self::BalancedPositive + ) + } +} + +/// Output from ΔØ equilibrium scoring +#[derive(Debug, Clone)] +pub struct DeltaNullScore { + /// Final equilibrium-constrained score (use for ranking) + pub final_score: f64, + + /// Raw engagement score before equilibrium + pub raw_engagement: f64, + + /// Aggregate constructive delta (Δ⁺) + pub delta_positive: f64, + + /// Aggregate destructive delta (Δ⁻) + pub delta_negative: f64, + + /// Equilibrium ratio: Δ⁺ / (Δ⁺ + Δ⁻) + pub equilibrium_ratio: f64, + + /// Equilibrium enforcement factor + pub equilibrium_factor: f64, + + /// Classified equilibrium state + pub state: EquilibriumState, + + /// Adaptive sensitivity used for this score + pub adaptive_sensitivity: f64, +} + +/// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +/// ΔØ SELF-ADAPTING EQUILIBRIUM SCORER +/// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +/// +/// Core innovation: Instead of fixed weights, the scorer LEARNS optimal balance +/// from the signal distribution in real-time. The equilibrium constraint is +/// universal, but the sensitivity adapts to the content domain. +/// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +pub struct DeltaNullScorer { + config: DeltaNullConfig, + + /// Signal definitions with adaptive weights + signals: Vec, + + /// Running statistics for adaptive learning + stats: Arc>, +} + +/// Running statistics for self-adaptation +#[derive(Debug, Default)] +struct AdaptiveStats { + /// Exponential moving average of delta_positive + ema_delta_positive: f64, + + /// Exponential moving average of delta_negative + ema_delta_negative: f64, + + /// Exponential moving average of equilibrium ratio + ema_equilibrium_ratio: f64, + + /// Sample count + sample_count: u64, + + /// Adaptive sensitivity (learned) + adaptive_sensitivity: f64, + + /// Per-signal adaptive multipliers + signal_multipliers: HashMap, +} + +impl DeltaNullScorer { + /// Create new scorer with default signal definitions + pub fn new(config: DeltaNullConfig) -> Self { + let signals = Self::default_signal_definitions(); + let stats = Arc::new(RwLock::new(AdaptiveStats { + adaptive_sensitivity: config.base_sensitivity, + ..Default::default() + })); + + Self { config, signals, stats } + } + + /// Default signal definitions based on X algorithm structure + fn default_signal_definitions() -> Vec { + vec![ + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + // CONSTRUCTIVE SIGNALS (Δ⁺) + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + SignalDefinition { + name: "favorite", + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 1.0, + adaptive_weight: 1.0, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "reply", + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 1.5, // Higher: deeper engagement + adaptive_weight: 1.5, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "retweet", + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 1.3, + adaptive_weight: 1.3, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "quote", + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 1.4, // Quote = thought engagement + adaptive_weight: 1.4, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "share", + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 1.6, // External sharing = very strong + adaptive_weight: 1.6, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "share_via_dm", + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 1.5, + adaptive_weight: 1.5, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "share_via_copy_link", + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 1.4, + adaptive_weight: 1.4, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "follow_author", + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 2.5, // Highest: commitment signal + adaptive_weight: 2.5, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "click", + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 0.3, // Weak: curiosity not value + adaptive_weight: 0.3, + decay_factor: 0.9, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "profile_click", + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 0.4, + adaptive_weight: 0.4, + decay_factor: 0.9, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "photo_expand", + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 0.4, + adaptive_weight: 0.4, + decay_factor: 0.9, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "dwell", + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 0.6, + adaptive_weight: 0.6, + decay_factor: 0.95, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "vqv", // Video quality view + class: SignalClass::Constructive, + base_weight: 0.8, + adaptive_weight: 0.8, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + // DESTRUCTIVE SIGNALS (Δ⁻) + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + SignalDefinition { + name: "not_interested", + class: SignalClass::Destructive, + base_weight: 1.0, + adaptive_weight: 1.0, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "mute_author", + class: SignalClass::Destructive, + base_weight: 2.5, // Strong rejection + adaptive_weight: 2.5, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "block_author", + class: SignalClass::Destructive, + base_weight: 4.0, // Severe rejection + adaptive_weight: 4.0, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + SignalDefinition { + name: "report", + class: SignalClass::Destructive, + base_weight: 5.0, // Most severe + adaptive_weight: 5.0, + decay_factor: 1.0, + }, + ] + } + + /// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + /// CORE SCORING ALGORITHM + /// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + pub fn score(&self, phoenix: &PhoenixScores) -> DeltaNullScore { + // Step 1: Extract signal values from Phoenix predictions + let signal_values = self.extract_signals(phoenix); + + // Step 2: Compute triadic deltas + let (delta_positive, delta_negative) = self.compute_deltas(&signal_values); + + // Step 3: Compute raw engagement (for backwards compatibility metrics) + let raw_engagement = self.compute_raw_engagement(&signal_values); + + // Step 4: Compute equilibrium ratio + let equilibrium_ratio = self.compute_equilibrium_ratio(delta_positive, delta_negative); + + // Step 5: Get adaptive sensitivity + let adaptive_sensitivity = { + let stats = self.stats.read().unwrap(); + stats.adaptive_sensitivity + }; + + // Step 6: Compute equilibrium factor + let equilibrium_factor = self.compute_equilibrium_factor( + equilibrium_ratio, + adaptive_sensitivity, + ); + + // Step 7: Apply ΔØ constraint + let final_score = raw_engagement * equilibrium_factor; + + // Step 8: Classify state + let state = EquilibriumState::from_ratio(equilibrium_ratio); + + // Step 9: Update adaptive statistics (if enabled) + if self.config.adaptive_learning { + self.update_adaptive_stats(delta_positive, delta_negative, equilibrium_ratio); + } + + DeltaNullScore { + final_score, + raw_engagement, + delta_positive, + delta_negative, + equilibrium_ratio, + equilibrium_factor, + state, + adaptive_sensitivity, + } + } + + /// Extract signal values from Phoenix predictions into named map + fn extract_signals(&self, phoenix: &PhoenixScores) -> HashMap<&'static str, f64> { + let mut signals = HashMap::new(); + + signals.insert("favorite", phoenix.favorite_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("reply", phoenix.reply_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("retweet", phoenix.retweet_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("quote", phoenix.quote_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("share", phoenix.share_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("share_via_dm", phoenix.share_via_dm_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("share_via_copy_link", phoenix.share_via_copy_link_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("follow_author", phoenix.follow_author_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("click", phoenix.click_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("profile_click", phoenix.profile_click_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("photo_expand", phoenix.photo_expand_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("dwell", phoenix.dwell_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("vqv", phoenix.vqv_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("not_interested", phoenix.not_interested_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("mute_author", phoenix.mute_author_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("block_author", phoenix.block_author_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + signals.insert("report", phoenix.report_score.unwrap_or(0.0)); + + signals + } + + /// Compute triadic deltas: Δ⁺ (constructive) and Δ⁻ (destructive) + fn compute_deltas(&self, signal_values: &HashMap<&'static str, f64>) -> (f64, f64) { + let mut delta_positive = 0.0; + let mut delta_negative = 0.0; + + for signal_def in &self.signals { + let value = signal_values.get(signal_def.name).copied().unwrap_or(0.0); + let weighted = value * signal_def.adaptive_weight * signal_def.decay_factor; + + match signal_def.class { + SignalClass::Constructive => delta_positive += weighted, + SignalClass::Destructive => delta_negative += weighted, + SignalClass::Neutral => {} + } + } + + // Apply rejection floor + delta_negative = delta_negative.max(self.config.rejection_floor); + + (delta_positive, delta_negative) + } + + /// Compute raw engagement score (sum of constructive signals) + fn compute_raw_engagement(&self, signal_values: &HashMap<&'static str, f64>) -> f64 { + self.signals + .iter() + .filter(|s| s.class == SignalClass::Constructive) + .map(|s| signal_values.get(s.name).copied().unwrap_or(0.0) * s.adaptive_weight) + .sum() + } + + /// Compute equilibrium ratio: ρ = Δ⁺ / (Δ⁺ + Δ⁻) + fn compute_equilibrium_ratio(&self, delta_pos: f64, delta_neg: f64) -> f64 { + let total = delta_pos + delta_neg; + if total == 0.0 { + 0.5 // No signal = neutral + } else { + delta_pos / total + } + } + + /// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + /// EQUILIBRIUM FACTOR COMPUTATION + /// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + /// + /// This is the core of ΔØ: the multiplicative penalty that collapses + /// scores when destructive signals are present. + /// + /// Unlike additive penalty (current X approach), multiplication means: + /// - High engagement + high rejection = LOW final score + /// - High engagement + no rejection = HIGH final score + /// - No amount of engagement can "overcome" significant rejection + /// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + fn compute_equilibrium_factor(&self, ratio: f64, sensitivity: f64) -> f64 { + // Deviation from pure engagement (1.0) + let rejection_presence = 1.0 - ratio; + + if rejection_presence < 0.01 { + // Pure engagement: small boost + 1.0 + self.config.max_engagement_boost + } else { + // Rejection present: exponential penalty + // φ = exp(-rejection_presence × sensitivity) + (-rejection_presence * sensitivity).exp() + } + } + + /// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + /// SELF-ADAPTIVE LEARNING + /// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + /// + /// The system learns optimal sensitivity from the signal distribution: + /// - If equilibrium ratios are consistently high, INCREASE sensitivity + /// (the system is too permissive) + /// - If equilibrium ratios are consistently low, DECREASE sensitivity + /// (the system is too aggressive) + /// + /// This allows the scorer to calibrate itself to different content domains + /// without manual tuning. + /// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + fn update_adaptive_stats(&self, delta_pos: f64, delta_neg: f64, ratio: f64) { + let mut stats = self.stats.write().unwrap(); + + let decay = self.config.ema_decay; + let lr = self.config.learning_rate; + + // Update EMAs + stats.ema_delta_positive = decay * stats.ema_delta_positive + (1.0 - decay) * delta_pos; + stats.ema_delta_negative = decay * stats.ema_delta_negative + (1.0 - decay) * delta_neg; + stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio = decay * stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio + (1.0 - decay) * ratio; + stats.sample_count += 1; + + // Adapt sensitivity based on equilibrium distribution + // Target: healthy equilibrium ratio should be ~0.7-0.8 on average + let target_ratio = 0.75; + let ratio_error = stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio - target_ratio; + + // If average ratio is too high (>0.75), increase sensitivity + // If average ratio is too low (<0.75), decrease sensitivity + let sensitivity_adjustment = ratio_error * lr; + stats.adaptive_sensitivity += sensitivity_adjustment; + + // Clamp sensitivity to reasonable range + stats.adaptive_sensitivity = stats.adaptive_sensitivity.clamp(1.0, 15.0); + } + + /// Get current adaptive statistics (for monitoring/debugging) + pub fn get_stats(&self) -> (f64, f64, f64, u64, f64) { + let stats = self.stats.read().unwrap(); + ( + stats.ema_delta_positive, + stats.ema_delta_negative, + stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio, + stats.sample_count, + stats.adaptive_sensitivity, + ) + } + + /// Reset adaptive statistics + pub fn reset_stats(&self) { + let mut stats = self.stats.write().unwrap(); + stats.ema_delta_positive = 0.0; + stats.ema_delta_negative = 0.0; + stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio = 0.0; + stats.sample_count = 0; + stats.adaptive_sensitivity = self.config.base_sensitivity; + stats.signal_multipliers.clear(); + } +} + +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +// BATCH SCORING API +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +/// Score multiple candidates in batch +pub fn score_batch( + scorer: &DeltaNullScorer, + candidates: &[PhoenixScores], +) -> Vec { + candidates.iter().map(|c| scorer.score(c)).collect() +} + +/// Rank candidates by ΔØ equilibrium score, return top K +pub fn rank_top_k( + scorer: &DeltaNullScorer, + candidates: &[PhoenixScores], + k: usize, +) -> Vec<(usize, DeltaNullScore)> { + let scores = score_batch(scorer, candidates); + + let mut indexed: Vec<(usize, DeltaNullScore)> = scores + .into_iter() + .enumerate() + .collect(); + + indexed.sort_by(|a, b| { + b.1.final_score.partial_cmp(&a.1.final_score).unwrap() + }); + + indexed.into_iter().take(k).collect() +} + +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +// TESTS +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +#[cfg(test)] +mod tests { + use super::*; + + fn make_scores( + favorite: f64, + reply: f64, + block: f64, + report: f64, + ) -> PhoenixScores { + PhoenixScores { + favorite_score: Some(favorite), + reply_score: Some(reply), + block_author_score: Some(block), + report_score: Some(report), + ..Default::default() + } + } + + #[test] + fn test_pure_engagement_high_score() { + let scorer = DeltaNullScorer::new(DeltaNullConfig::default()); + let scores = make_scores(0.8, 0.3, 0.0, 0.0); + let result = scorer.score(&scores); + + assert!(result.equilibrium_ratio > 0.95); + assert!(result.state == EquilibriumState::PureEngagement); + assert!(result.state.is_healthy()); + } + + #[test] + fn test_engagement_bait_penalized() { + let scorer = DeltaNullScorer::new(DeltaNullConfig::default()); + + let quality = make_scores(0.8, 0.3, 0.0, 0.0); + let bait = make_scores(0.8, 0.3, 0.2, 0.1); + + let quality_score = scorer.score(&quality); + let bait_score = scorer.score(&bait); + + assert!(quality_score.final_score > bait_score.final_score); + assert!(quality_score.equilibrium_factor > bait_score.equilibrium_factor); + } + + #[test] + fn test_toxic_content_collapsed() { + let scorer = DeltaNullScorer::new(DeltaNullConfig::default()); + + // High engagement but also high rejection + let toxic = make_scores(0.9, 0.5, 0.3, 0.2); + let result = scorer.score(&toxic); + + // Despite high raw engagement, final score should be low + assert!(result.raw_engagement > 1.0); + assert!(result.equilibrium_factor < 0.5); + assert!(!result.state.is_healthy()); + } + + #[test] + fn test_adaptive_sensitivity() { + let config = DeltaNullConfig { + adaptive_learning: true, + ..Default::default() + }; + let scorer = DeltaNullScorer::new(config); + + // Score many candidates to trigger adaptation + for _ in 0..100 { + let scores = make_scores(0.5, 0.2, 0.05, 0.02); + scorer.score(&scores); + } + + let (_, _, _, count, sensitivity) = scorer.get_stats(); + assert!(count == 100); + // Sensitivity should have adapted from base + assert!(sensitivity != 5.0); + } +} + +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +// END OF FILE +// +// Open Source Release +// Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) +// Author: K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ diff --git a/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/src/weighted_scorer_delta_null.rs b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/src/weighted_scorer_delta_null.rs new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ec11e1d4e --- /dev/null +++ b/proposals/delta-null-equilibrium/proposals/delta-null-scorer/src/weighted_scorer_delta_null.rs @@ -0,0 +1,342 @@ +//! ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +//! ΔØ WEIGHTED SCORER - DROP-IN REPLACEMENT +//! For X Algorithm home-mixer/scorers/weighted_scorer.rs +//! ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +//! +//! Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) +//! Licensed under Apache 2.0 — See LICENSE +//! +//! Author: K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť +//! Framework: Equilibrium Constraint Theory +//! +//! This file is a DROP-IN REPLACEMENT for the existing weighted_scorer.rs. +//! Simply replace the original file with this one to enable ΔØ equilibrium. +//! +//! Licensed under Apache 2.0 +//! ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +use crate::candidate_pipeline::candidate::{PhoenixScores, PostCandidate}; +use crate::candidate_pipeline::query::ScoredPostsQuery; +use crate::util::score_normalizer::normalize_score; +use std::sync::{Arc, RwLock}; +use tonic::async_trait; +use xai_candidate_pipeline::scorer::Scorer; + +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +// ΔØ CONFIGURATION +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +/// ΔØ equilibrium configuration +/// These can be loaded from environment or config service for runtime tuning +struct DeltaNullConfig { + /// Base sensitivity to equilibrium deviation (adjusts via self-adaptation) + base_sensitivity: f64, + + /// Minimum rejection signal before equilibrium enforcement + rejection_floor: f64, + + /// Enable self-adaptive sensitivity learning + adaptive_learning: bool, + + /// Learning rate for sensitivity adaptation + learning_rate: f64, + + /// EMA decay for adaptive statistics + ema_decay: f64, + + /// Maximum boost for pure engagement content + max_engagement_boost: f64, +} + +impl Default for DeltaNullConfig { + fn default() -> Self { + Self { + base_sensitivity: 5.0, + rejection_floor: 0.001, + adaptive_learning: true, + learning_rate: 0.01, + ema_decay: 0.95, + max_engagement_boost: 0.05, + } + } +} + +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +// ADAPTIVE STATISTICS +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +/// Running statistics for self-adaptation +#[derive(Default)] +struct AdaptiveStats { + ema_delta_positive: f64, + ema_delta_negative: f64, + ema_equilibrium_ratio: f64, + sample_count: u64, + adaptive_sensitivity: f64, +} + +lazy_static::lazy_static! { + static ref ADAPTIVE_STATS: Arc> = Arc::new(RwLock::new( + AdaptiveStats { + adaptive_sensitivity: 5.0, + ..Default::default() + } + )); + + static ref CONFIG: DeltaNullConfig = DeltaNullConfig::default(); +} + +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +// WEIGHTED SCORER WITH ΔØ EQUILIBRIUM +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +pub struct WeightedScorer; + +#[async_trait] +impl Scorer for WeightedScorer { + #[xai_stats_macro::receive_stats] + async fn score( + &self, + _query: &ScoredPostsQuery, + candidates: &[PostCandidate], + ) -> Result, String> { + let scored = candidates + .iter() + .map(|c| { + // Compute ΔØ equilibrium score instead of simple weighted sum + let equilibrium_score = Self::compute_delta_null_score(c); + let normalized_score = normalize_score(c, equilibrium_score); + + PostCandidate { + weighted_score: Some(normalized_score), + ..Default::default() + } + }) + .collect(); + + Ok(scored) + } + + fn update(&self, candidate: &mut PostCandidate, scored: PostCandidate) { + candidate.weighted_score = scored.weighted_score; + } +} + +impl WeightedScorer { + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + // ΔØ CORE ALGORITHM + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + + /// Compute ΔØ equilibrium-constrained score + /// + /// Instead of: Final Score = Σ (weight_i × P(action_i)) + /// We compute: Final Score = raw_engagement × equilibrium_factor + /// + /// Where equilibrium_factor collapses when rejection signals are present. + fn compute_delta_null_score(candidate: &PostCandidate) -> f64 { + let s: &PhoenixScores = &candidate.phoenix_scores; + + // Step 1: Compute triadic deltas + let delta_positive = Self::compute_delta_positive(s, candidate); + let delta_negative = Self::compute_delta_negative(s); + + // Step 2: Compute raw engagement (for backwards compatibility) + let raw_engagement = Self::compute_raw_engagement(s, candidate); + + // Step 3: Compute equilibrium ratio + let equilibrium_ratio = Self::compute_equilibrium_ratio(delta_positive, delta_negative); + + // Step 4: Get adaptive sensitivity + let sensitivity = { + let stats = ADAPTIVE_STATS.read().unwrap(); + stats.adaptive_sensitivity + }; + + // Step 5: Compute equilibrium factor + let equilibrium_factor = Self::compute_equilibrium_factor(equilibrium_ratio, sensitivity); + + // Step 6: Apply ΔØ constraint + let final_score = raw_engagement * equilibrium_factor; + + // Step 7: Update adaptive stats (if enabled) + if CONFIG.adaptive_learning { + Self::update_adaptive_stats(delta_positive, delta_negative, equilibrium_ratio); + } + + // Apply offset for backwards compatibility with downstream systems + Self::offset_score(final_score) + } + + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + // CONSTRUCTIVE DELTA (Δ⁺) + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + + /// Compute aggregate constructive signals + fn compute_delta_positive(s: &PhoenixScores, candidate: &PostCandidate) -> f64 { + let vqv_weight = Self::vqv_weight_eligibility(candidate); + + Self::apply(s.favorite_score, 1.0) + + Self::apply(s.reply_score, 1.5) + + Self::apply(s.retweet_score, 1.3) + + Self::apply(s.quote_score, 1.4) + + Self::apply(s.share_score, 1.6) + + Self::apply(s.share_via_dm_score, 1.5) + + Self::apply(s.share_via_copy_link_score, 1.4) + + Self::apply(s.follow_author_score, 2.5) + + Self::apply(s.click_score, 0.3) + + Self::apply(s.profile_click_score, 0.4) + + Self::apply(s.photo_expand_score, 0.4) + + Self::apply(s.dwell_score, 0.6) + + Self::apply(s.vqv_score, vqv_weight) + + Self::apply(s.quoted_click_score, 0.3) + + Self::apply(s.dwell_time, 0.1) + } + + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + // DESTRUCTIVE DELTA (Δ⁻) + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + + /// Compute aggregate destructive/rejection signals + fn compute_delta_negative(s: &PhoenixScores) -> f64 { + let raw = Self::apply(s.not_interested_score, 1.0) + + Self::apply(s.mute_author_score, 2.5) + + Self::apply(s.block_author_score, 4.0) + + Self::apply(s.report_score, 5.0); + + // Apply rejection floor + raw.max(CONFIG.rejection_floor) + } + + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + // RAW ENGAGEMENT (for backwards compatibility metrics) + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + + fn compute_raw_engagement(s: &PhoenixScores, candidate: &PostCandidate) -> f64 { + let vqv_weight = Self::vqv_weight_eligibility(candidate); + + Self::apply(s.favorite_score, 1.0) + + Self::apply(s.reply_score, 1.0) + + Self::apply(s.retweet_score, 1.0) + + Self::apply(s.click_score, 0.5) + + Self::apply(s.share_score, 1.0) + + Self::apply(s.dwell_score, 0.5) + + Self::apply(s.vqv_score, vqv_weight) + + Self::apply(s.follow_author_score, 4.0) + } + + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + // EQUILIBRIUM COMPUTATIONS + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + + /// Compute equilibrium ratio: ρ = Δ⁺ / (Δ⁺ + Δ⁻) + fn compute_equilibrium_ratio(delta_pos: f64, delta_neg: f64) -> f64 { + let total = delta_pos + delta_neg; + if total == 0.0 { + 0.5 // No signal = neutral + } else { + delta_pos / total + } + } + + /// Compute equilibrium enforcement factor + /// + /// This is the core of ΔØ: multiplicative penalty that collapses + /// when rejection signals are present. + fn compute_equilibrium_factor(ratio: f64, sensitivity: f64) -> f64 { + let rejection_presence = 1.0 - ratio; + + if rejection_presence < 0.01 { + // Pure engagement: small boost + 1.0 + CONFIG.max_engagement_boost + } else { + // Rejection present: exponential penalty + // φ = exp(-rejection_presence × sensitivity) + (-rejection_presence * sensitivity).exp() + } + } + + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + // SELF-ADAPTIVE LEARNING + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + + fn update_adaptive_stats(delta_pos: f64, delta_neg: f64, ratio: f64) { + let mut stats = ADAPTIVE_STATS.write().unwrap(); + + let decay = CONFIG.ema_decay; + let lr = CONFIG.learning_rate; + + // Update EMAs + stats.ema_delta_positive = decay * stats.ema_delta_positive + (1.0 - decay) * delta_pos; + stats.ema_delta_negative = decay * stats.ema_delta_negative + (1.0 - decay) * delta_neg; + stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio = decay * stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio + (1.0 - decay) * ratio; + stats.sample_count += 1; + + // Adapt sensitivity: target healthy ratio of ~0.75 + let target_ratio = 0.75; + let ratio_error = stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio - target_ratio; + let adjustment = ratio_error * lr; + stats.adaptive_sensitivity += adjustment; + stats.adaptive_sensitivity = stats.adaptive_sensitivity.clamp(1.0, 15.0); + } + + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + // UTILITY FUNCTIONS (preserved from original) + // ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + + fn apply(score: Option, weight: f64) -> f64 { + score.unwrap_or(0.0) * weight + } + + fn vqv_weight_eligibility(candidate: &PostCandidate) -> f64 { + // Minimum video duration threshold (from original params) + const MIN_VIDEO_DURATION_MS: i32 = 10000; + const VQV_WEIGHT: f64 = 0.8; + + if candidate + .video_duration_ms + .is_some_and(|ms| ms > MIN_VIDEO_DURATION_MS) + { + VQV_WEIGHT + } else { + 0.0 + } + } + + fn offset_score(score: f64) -> f64 { + // Ensure non-negative output for downstream compatibility + score.max(0.0) + } +} + +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +// PUBLIC API FOR MONITORING +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ + +/// Get current adaptive statistics for monitoring dashboards +pub fn get_delta_null_stats() -> (f64, f64, f64, u64, f64) { + let stats = ADAPTIVE_STATS.read().unwrap(); + ( + stats.ema_delta_positive, + stats.ema_delta_negative, + stats.ema_equilibrium_ratio, + stats.sample_count, + stats.adaptive_sensitivity, + ) +} + +/// Reset adaptive statistics (useful for A/B testing) +pub fn reset_delta_null_stats() { + let mut stats = ADAPTIVE_STATS.write().unwrap(); + *stats = AdaptiveStats { + adaptive_sensitivity: CONFIG.base_sensitivity, + ..Default::default() + }; +} + +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ +// END OF FILE +// +// Open Source Release +// Copyright 2026 K. Fain (ThēÆrchītēcť) +// Author: K. Fain aka ThēÆrchītēcť +// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════