Selbstvektor
What happens when a system has a model of itself? Not consciousness. Anticipatory competence.
The Selbstvektor (self-vector) is the project where philosophy and architecture converge. 6 dimensions, 3 theoretical frameworks, one open question.
The Persistent Self-Model Gap
In April 2026, a systematic survey of the state of research yields a clear picture: The idea that AI systems need a persistent self-model is being circled by …
Anticipatory Competence Through Self-Modeling
Current AI agent systems rely on mechanical status mechanisms: heartbeat systems that check whether an agent is still running, but not what state it is in. The …