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⚖️ Decision Visualization

Decision Visualization shows how Genesis weighs options, evaluates consequences, and selects actions — making the invisible process of internal deliberation visible and understandable.

How Decisions Are Made

Every decision in Genesis follows a structured evaluation process. When faced with multiple possible actions, the system doesn't simply pick the first option — it systematically evaluates each one against several criteria:

Evaluation Criteria

Potential Value — How much will this action contribute to the current goal?
Resource Cost — What computational and time resources are required?
Risk Level — What could go wrong, and how serious would the consequences be?
Uncertainty — How confident is Genesis in predicting the outcome?
Alignment with Memory Patterns — Does this decision follow patterns from past successful actions?

The Decision Pipeline

Option Generation — Brainstorm all possible actions in the current context
Simulation — Run mental simulations of each option's likely outcome
Evaluation — Score each option against the criteria above
Selection — Choose the highest-scoring option, with some randomness for exploration
Reflection — After execution, compare predicted vs. actual outcomes to improve future decisions

Mood Influence on Decisions

Genesis's simulated moods don't dictate decisions directly, but they influence the evaluation process:

High curiosity — Increases the weight of novelty and exploration in decision scoring
Low energy — Favors options with lower resource costs
High satisfaction — Encourages deeper exploration of current paths
Frustration — May trigger a shift away from approaches that aren't working