Reconciling Orthogonal Inputs — Soma/Axon Playbook

θ→Σ→h(t)→e→θ′ • Neuron of Intelligence

TL;DR

The soma’s job (e: Olympus / Canopy) is to reconcile orthogonal inputs—the three afferents do not coordinate and often fire on different clocks and priors. Reconciliation = normalize → gate → fuse → commit → feedback. Use timing windows and hazard-aware thresholds so that faith (physics), hope (biology), and love (sociology) can constructively interfere rather than jam the line.

SOMA normalize → fuse → fire CELL→TISSUE ORGAN→SYSTEM GRID/MESH

1) Normalize

Bring inputs to a comparable scale and variance before any vote or fusion.

z-score / min–max whitening (PCA) energy bound unit priors 
// pseudo
F,H,L = normalize(F), normalize(H), normalize(L)

2) Gate (Context)

Open/close pathways based on salience & hazard. Gates set when each input matters.

attention masks contextual thresholds quorum / veto fatigue / refractory 
if salience(F) > τ_F: pass_F = 1 else pass_F = 0

3) Timing Window (h(t))

The three afferents are orthogonal and unsynchronized. Use a hazard-shaped window to align decisions without forcing fake consensus.

hazard(t) phase alignment deadline softening 
w(t) = sigmoid(α(h(t) - κ))  // open window as risk rises

4) Fuse (Policies)

Combine gated inputs into a single membrane potential. Choose a policy per domain.

weighted sum softmax / Boltzmann majority / Borda AND / OR / veto 
V = wF*F + wH*H + wL*L  // or use softmax choice
fire = V > θ_fire

5) Commit (Axon)

Decisions are all-or-nothing and compressive. After commit, route to effectors with the right granularity (cell→grid).

packetize intent latency budget idempotence

6) Feedback (Learning)

Update priors and weights by outcome. Distinguish fast (gain tweak), slow (habit), and perennial (identity) loops.

delta rule Kalman/LMS policy gradients structural credit assignment 
w ← w + η · (reward - expected) · ∂V/∂w

Conflict Patterns & Playbook

• Physics vs Sociology

Law-bound constraints vs identity-driven aims. Rule-of-law first ⇒ simulate alternatives ⇒ bounded compromise.

• Biology vs Physics

Legacy ritual vs new energetic reality. deprecate gently ⇒ dual-run ⇒ switch-over.

• Sociology vs Biology

Coalition demands vs organismal capacity. quota gates ⇒ scarcity broadcast ⇒ rotate load.

Implementation Notes