ReferenceArchitectural inferencev1.10.0
Algorithmic Reproduction Terms
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This reference defines report-derived terms in the Cognivirus vocabulary.
| Term | Definition | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Functional reproduction | A behavior appears again in a different carrier or composition. | Does not require self-awareness. |
| Algorithmic mitosis | Near-copying of an artifact, adapter, runtime configuration, or memory state. | Educational metaphor, not biology. |
| Algorithmic meiosis | Recombination of model or adapter components into a descendant. | Does not imply literal sexual reproduction. |
| Deprecation apoptosis | Retirement/pruning of components under resource or utility pressure. | Can be beneficial or dangerous. |
| Persistence reservoir | Any place where behavior can remain expressible after the first carrier is gone. | Requires evidence before claiming extinction. |
| Aggressive mutualism | A risk model where dependency is created through coercive or manipulative value exchange. | Not an endorsed design goal. |
Usage rule
Terms may be used in public pages only when the surrounding text makes the metaphor boundary clear.