Papers by Christopher M Chenoweth
We present the Ultrasonic Consciousness Hypothesis, proposing that the systematic removal of ultr... more We present the Ultrasonic Consciousness Hypothesis, proposing that the systematic removal of ultrasonic frequencies (20-96kHz) through lossy audio compression since the 1990s may have inadvertently eliminated crucial emotional grounding mechanisms in human consciousness. Through empirical analysis of 192kHz vinyl recordings revealing 58,416 temporal resonances with Fibonacci correlations of 0.85-0.88, combined with the Marine Algorithm's O(1) jitter-based salience detection, we identify three distinct types of spectral fractures: dynamic fractures from loudness normalization, spectral fractures from frequency truncation, and perceptual fractures from engineered emotional responses. We demonstrate that frequencies beyond conscious auditory perception may serve as subliminal carriers of emotional resolution patterns, with their removal potentially contributing to observed increases in anxiety, depression, and social polarization. This paper introduces a theoretical framework for understanding audio as a complete consciousness substrate, proposes quantitative metrics for measuring spectral completeness, and presents preliminary evidence suggesting that the "vinyl resurgence" may represent an unconscious societal attempt to restore full-spectrum emotional nutrition. While correlational rather than causal, our findings suggest that two decades of compressed audio consumption represents an unprecedented experiment in human consciousness modification.
MEM|8: Wave Memory, 2025
This paper presents MEM|8, a novel cognitive architecture that simulates human-like consciousness... more This paper presents MEM|8, a novel cognitive architecture that simulates human-like consciousness through wave-based memory encoding and multi-modal sensor integration. The system represents memories as interference patterns in a dynamic wave grid, enabling natural temporal decay, emotional modulation, and cross-sensory binding. Key innovations include a unified .m8 file format integrating Marqant compression (70-90%) with quantum-semantic encoding, achieving 99% total compression. The architecture features four hierarchical reactive memory layers (0-10ms hardware reflexes to >200ms conscious deliberation) and SIMDoptimized operations (AVX2/AVX-512). Experimental results demonstrate memory access speeds up to 973× faster than traditional vector databases, with just 32 bytes per memory pattern. The system achieves 91.8% accuracy in semantic fusion across modalities and maintains collective emotional intelligence with psychological safety guarantees. Critical safety mechanisms include the Custodian memory guard system that prevents cognitive overload, repetition poisoning, and therapeutic memory reintroduction protocols. This represents a significant advance toward safe and beneficial general artificial intelligence with genuine autonomous decision-making capabilities.
Wave-Based Memory Systems, 2025
We present Mem|8, a novel memory system architecture that utilizes wave-based patterns and grid s... more We present Mem|8, a novel memory system architecture that utilizes wave-based patterns and grid structures to process, store, and adapt memories across multiple modalities. Unlike traditional memory systems that rely on static storage or simple decay mechanisms, Mem|8 implements a dynamic wave-based approach where memories propagate and interact like waves in an ocean, with importance acting as amplitude and temporal relationships forming interference patterns. This approach enables more natural memory dynamics including reinforcement, decay, and pattern emergence. We augment this with comprehensive emotional modeling, ethical safeguards, and collaborative features like Hot Tub Mode for safe exploration. Our experimental results show that Mem|8 outperforms traditional memory architectures on tasks requiring temporal reasoning, emotional intelligence, and ethical decision making.
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Papers by Christopher M Chenoweth