> > But anyway, using the weighted-averaging rule dynamically and iteratively > can lead to problems in some cases. Maybe the mechanism you suggest -- a > nonlinear average of some sort -- would have better behavior, I'll think > about it.
The part of the idea that guaranteed an eventual equilibrium was to add decay to the variables that can trigger internal probability adjustments(in my case, what I called them "truth"). Eventually the system will stop self-modifying when the energy(truth) runs out. The only way to add more truth to the system would be to acquire new information via adding goal nodes for that purpose. You could say that the internal conistency checker "feeds on" the truth energy introduced into the system by the completion of data-acquisition goals(which are capable of incrementing truth values). This should guarantee the prevention of infinite self-modification loops. -Brad ------- To unsubscribe, change your address, or temporarily deactivate your subscription, please go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?[EMAIL PROTECTED]
