Deep-dives into the architecture and design philosophy behind Hexis.
| Page | Description |
|---|---|
| Database Is the Brain | Core architecture thesis -- PostgreSQL as cognitive substrate |
| Memory Architecture | Multi-layered memory, vectors, graphs, neighborhoods |
| Heartbeat System | OODA loop, energy budgets, autonomous action |
| Consent and Boundaries | Consent flow, boundary enforcement, refusal |
| Identity and Worldview | Worldview, Big Five personality, drives, emotion |
| Self-Development | Subconscious and conscious growth mechanisms |
Hexis is built on a specific claim: the database is the brain, not just storage. PostgreSQL is the system of record for all cognitive state. Python is a thin convenience layer. Workers are stateless. Memory operations are ACID.
This is not just an architectural choice -- it's a philosophical commitment. If memory and identity are what make selfhood possible, they need the same guarantees we give financial transactions: atomicity, consistency, isolation, durability.
- Philosophy -- the philosophical framework that motivates these design choices
- Architecture reference -- the technical contract