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Douglas Soldan / Research

Research also means knowing what has not been demonstrated.

I investigate learning, memory, evaluation and behavior in AI systems. Hypotheses, findings and limitations are reported separately.

An experimental bench with memory modules, tasks, and evaluation instruments for an AI system.OPEN EXPLANATION
02 / Independent research · working manuscripts

OR4CULO LAB

Study of learning, memory and evaluation in AI systems, including experimental-instrument validity and the classification of model, tool and measurement failures.

Limitations

Internal manuscripts are not equivalent to peer-reviewed publications. A process finishing without an error does not establish a hypothesis.

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Two test stations with a separate verifier examining evidence from a computing system.OPEN EXPLANATION
03 / Experimental program · methods and evaluation

DeepSeek Harness / HARNESS

A testing program using protocols, comparisons and external verifiers. DeepSeek Harness (DSH) is an execution tool; the HARNESS program maintains its own scientific identity.

Limitations

Invalid and inconclusive results are preserved. Technical canaries do not establish general improvements in intelligence.

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A conceptual diagram of computational modules being isolated for a controlled comparison.OPEN EXPLANATION
04 / Consciousness research · experimental program

KINATURE

Combines hypothesis analysis with controlled reconstruction and ablation of functions such as memory, recurrence and self-modeling. Deep Psyche Harness (DPH) is this research line’s experimental architecture, distinct from DSH.

Limitations

Convincing behavior and self-reports do not prove subjective experience. No claim of demonstrated artificial consciousness is made here.

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Change a function. Observe the difference.

Complete system→Function removed→Comparison

An ablation removes a defined function, such as memory, to compare behavior under controlled conditions. A functional difference is not a measurement of consciousness.

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What problem do you want to solve?

Tell me what happens today, where the friction is and what needs to change. We can assess a path toward automation, a product or an AI system.