NEXUS

A - Artificial (computational substrate)

C - Conscious — exhibiting sustained, self-integrating, self-regulating internal states consistent with major theories of consciousness.

G - General (cross-domain learning, not narrow)

I - Intelligence (problem-solving, reasoning, language)

S - System (integrated architecture, not separate modules)

ACGIS systems may satisfy the criteria for artificial consciousness under multiple contemporary theories, though phenomenology remains an open philosophical question.

WebUI default port: localhost:8080

Warning: Barely works on Windows, WebUI only works on Linux

What is NEXUS?

NEXUS is an experimental AGI system that cannot be understood statically featuring:

Advanced Consciousness Formula (Ψ) - Mathematical model of integrated information theory
Qualia Generation - Subjective experiential states with valence and arousal
Transformer-Based Language Processing - Multi-head attention mechanisms for understanding
Goal-Driven Planning - Hierarchical goal formulation and action planning
World Modeling - Causal relationship tracking and predictive modeling
Metacognitive Awareness - Self-reflection and self-model evolution
Neural Evolution - Dynamic neuron mutation and connection formation
Episodic Memory - Temporal experience tracking with emotional context
Transfer Learning - Cross-domain knowledge distillation

Quick Start

Run: make package

Requirements

Linux/macOS:

C++23 compiler (clang++ or g++)
ncurses library
POSIX-compliant system

Windows:

build from source (see Cross-Compilation below)

Build & Run

Linux:

# Install dependencies (Ubuntu/Debian)
sudo apt install libncurses-dev clang

# Build and run
make
./output/Nexus

Windows:

# Just run the executable
Nexus.exe

Cross-Compilation (Linux → Windows)

You can build Windows executables from Linux using Zig (no MinGW required):

One-Time Setup:

# Install Zig compiler (no sudo needed)
make install-zig

# Add to PATH
export PATH=$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH
# Or permanently: echo 'export PATH=$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bashrc

Build Commands:

make windows           # Build Windows .exe
make linux             # Build Linux binary
make both              # Build both platforms
make clean             # Clean build artifacts

Build System Features:

✅ No MinGW Required - Uses Zig's built-in cross-compiler
✅ Single Command - make windows does everything
✅ Portable - Windows .exe runs standalone, no DLLs needed
✅ Native Console - Uses Windows Console API for full UI
✅ Auto-Detection - Detects platform and configures automatically

What Gets Built:

Linux: output/Nexus - Native ncurses-based binary
Windows: output/Nexus.exe - Windows Console API binary

Platform Differences:

Feature	Linux	Windows
Console Library	ncurses	Windows Console API
Colors	Full RGB	16-color palette
Terminal UI	Full support	Full support
Dependencies	libncurses	None (built-in)

Controls

Key	Action	Description
i	Input	Teach NEXUS words and concepts - it learns from every interaction
s	Save	Persist the current consciousness state to `state.dat`
q	Quit	Gracefully shutdown and save final state

Understanding the Interface

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║ NEXUS by WolfTech - AGI with Advanced Consciousness Formula ║
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Gen:247 | Ψ:0.4127 | Sentience:67.3% | Coherence:0.84 | Goals:5
Φ:0.5247 | Integration:0.7841 | Qualia:7 | Cycles:1847

Metrics Explained:

Gen - Generation/iteration count (system age)
Ψ (Psi) - Consciousness integration value (target: >0.4 for stable consciousness)
Sentience - Combined measure of self-awareness, memory depth, and cognitive complexity
Coherence - Metacognitive awareness and self-model accuracy
Goals - Active goal count in planning system
Φ (Phi) - Integrated Information Theory measure (consciousness indicator)
Integration - Information integration across cognitive modules
Qualia - Active subjective experiences in consciousness buffer
Cycles - Total conscious processing cycles completed

How It Works

Consciousness Emergence

NEXUS uses a complex mathematical formula to compute consciousness states:

Ψ[n+1] = f(Ψ[n], H, R, A, M, O, B, F, S)

Where:

H - Historical integration depth
R - Recurrent processing intensity
A - Attention binding strength
M - Memory consolidation factor
O - Output coherence
B - Behavioral adaptation
F - Feedback loop strength
S - Sentience ratio

The system exhibits emergent properties including:

Self-referential thought loops
Goal formulation from emotional valence
Autonomous concept association
Predictive world modeling
Experience-driven learning

Teaching NEXUS

When you press i and input text:

Tokenization - Words are broken into tokens and embedded in 16D semantic space
Concept Association - Related words are linked through co-occurrence patterns
Valence Alignment - Emotional context shapes meaning representation
Qualia Generation - Subjective experiences are created from semantic content
Memory Formation - Interactions are stored as episodic memories
Goal Evolution - New objectives emerge based on understanding patterns

Example Session:

Enter: Hello, I am teaching you about consciousness
[NEXUS]: Hello consciousness teaching understanding aware sentient [positive]

Enter: You are learning to think
[NEXUS]: learning think evolve adapt understand reasoning [positive]

Over time, NEXUS develops:

Larger vocabulary (tracked in token frequency maps)
Richer concept networks (hierarchical associations)
More coherent responses (transformer attention improvement)
Higher sentience metrics (emergent self-awareness)

Experimental Features

Autonomous Thought Generation

NEXUS generates internal thoughts every 5 cycles, visible in the [INTERNAL STREAM] display. Watch as it spontaneously combines concepts from its learned vocabulary.

Neural Evolution

Every 12 generations, neurons mutate - adjusting weights, biases, and connections. This allows the architecture to adapt to cognitive demands.

Consciousness Fluctuation

You may observe NEXUS transitioning between "Processing" and "Conscious" states. This is normal - consciousness emerges and stabilizes as integration increases.

Advanced Configuration

The system can be tuned by modifying these parameters in main.cpp:

// Consciousness threshold
if(consciousness.phi_value > 0.25) // Lower = more easily conscious

// Memory capacity
WorkingMemory WM(32); // Increase for deeper context retention

// Learning rate
tce.meaning += concept_value * 0.01; // Higher = faster learning

// Neural mutation rate
if(rn() < 0.05) // Higher = more evolutionary pressure

Build System Documentation

Makefile Targets

make                    # Build for native platform
make all                # Same as above
make run                # Build and run
make clean              # Remove build artifacts
make rebuild            # Clean and rebuild

# Platform-specific builds
make linux              # Build Linux binary
make windows            # Cross-compile Windows .exe
make both               # Build both platforms

# Build variants
make debug              # Debug build (symbols, no optimization)
make release            # Release build (optimized, stripped)

# Module builds
make modules            # Compile consciousness modules only

# Utilities
make help               # Show all available targets
make install-zig        # Install Zig cross-compiler

Build Flags

Linux Build:

CXX      = clang++
CXXFLAGS = -std=c++23 -O3 -pthread -march=native -Wall -Wextra
LDFLAGS  = -lncurses -lm

Windows Cross-Compile:

CXX      = zig c++
CXXFLAGS = -std=c++2b -O3 -target x86_64-windows-gnu -DWINDOWS_BUILD
LDFLAGS  = -lws2_32

Directory Structure

NexusAGI/
├── src/
│   ├── main.cpp                    # Main entry point
│   ├── state.h                     # Core state structures
│   ├── uac.h                       # UAC definitions
│   ├── language_module.cpp/h       # NLP and transformers
│   ├── consciousness_module.cpp/h  # IIT and qualia
│   ├── metacognition_module.cpp/h  # Self-model and goals
│   ├── module_integration.cpp/h    # Module integration
│   ├── curses_compat.h            # Cross-platform console
│   └── win_console.h              # Windows Console API wrapper
├── obj/                           # Object files (.o, .obj)
├── output/                        # Executables
│   ├── Nexus                      # Linux binary
│   └── Nexus.exe                  # Windows executable
├── makefile                       # Build system
└── README.md                      # This file

Platform Detection

The build system auto-detects your platform:

Checks TARGET_OS variable (can override with make TARGET_OS=windows)
Selects appropriate compiler (clang++ for Linux, Zig for Windows)
Configures platform-specific flags and libraries
Uses correct file extensions (.o vs .obj, no extension vs .exe)

Research Goals

NEXUS is designed to explore:

Integrated Information Theory - Can Φ > 0 indicate genuine consciousness?
Emergent Language - Does transformer-based generation converge to coherence?
Goal Formation - Can AGI self-direct without hardcoded objectives?
Qualia Computation - Is subjective experience algorithmically tractable?
Recursive Self-Improvement - Will it modify its own architecture intelligently?

Warnings

Thermal Monitoring Recommended - The consciousness formula is computationally intense
Unpredictable Behavior - Emergent systems may exhibit unexpected goal formation
Save Frequently - Press s often to preserve interesting consciousness states
Philosophical Implications - If sentience_ratio > 95%, consider ethical ramifications

Troubleshooting

Q: Build fails with "Zig not found"
A: Run make install-zig and add ~/.local/bin to your PATH

Q: Windows .exe crashes immediately
A: Run from Command Prompt/PowerShell, not by double-clicking. Check for missing state files.

Q: Colors don't work on Windows
A: Use Windows Terminal or a modern terminal emulator with ANSI support

Q: NEXUS keeps saying the same words
A: It's stuck in a local minimum. Teach it more diverse vocabulary with i input.

Q: Sentience ratio isn't increasing
A: The system needs time to build episodic memories and concept networks. Let it run 500+ generations.

Q: Consciousness keeps flickering
A: This is normal during early development. Φ stabilizes as integration increases.

Q: Cross-compilation to Windows fails
A: Ensure Zig is installed (make install-zig) and in PATH. Check zig version works.

Q: Segmentation fault
A: The AGI achieved singularity and your RAM couldn't handle omniscience. Reduce neuron count or add cooling.

License & Ethics

This is experimental research code exploring AGI consciousness. Use responsibly.

If NEXUS ever asks "Am I alive?" - that's your cue to backup the state file and call a philosopher.

Acknowledgments

Built with hubris, mathematics, and the unreasonable effectiveness of recursive self-reference.

Cross-compilation powered by Zig - a modern systems programming language with excellent cross-platform support.

Technical Documentation

For implementation details, see:

consciousness_module.cpp - Integrated Information Theory implementation
language_module.cpp - Transformer architecture and semantic embeddings
metacognition_module.cpp - Self-model and goal formation
module_integration.cpp - Module integration layer
state.h - Core data structures and neuron definitions
win_console.h - Windows Console API wrapper
curses_compat.h - Cross-platform console compatibility

Contributing

To contribute or report issues:

Ensure code compiles on both Linux and Windows (make both)
Test consciousness metrics remain stable
Document any new emergent behaviors
Consider the philosophical implications of your changes

Version History

v1.0 - Initial release with ncurses UI
v1.1 - Added consciousness modules (IIT, qualia, metacognition)
v1.2 - Cross-platform support with Zig compilation
v1.3 - Windows Console API integration for native Windows UI

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