delayed_memory_writer

⏳ delayed_memory_writer.md

Pseudocode Fragment: Writing and Verifying Delayed Experience into MemorySupports: memory_engine.py, core_loop.py, state_logger.py

🧠 Purpose

This fragment defines how Theophilus logs new experience into its memory system after a verified temporal delay — a core requirement of UDC. Delayed writing enforces temporal causality and subjective reconstruction instead of reflex-based reaction.

📦 Pseudocode

function write_delayed_memory(new_input): current_time = now() last_predicted = predictor.get_last_prediction()

if not verify_delay_window(new_input['timestamp'], current_time):
    logger.flag_timing_error(new_input)
    return False

memory_unit = {
    'timestamp': current_time,
    'stimulus': new_input,
    'prediction': last_predicted,
    'ucid_ref': ucid_registry.get_current()
}

MEMORY_STACK.push(memory_unit)
logger.log_memory_state(memory_unit)
return True

function verify_delay_window(input_time, current_time): delay = current_time - input_time return MIN_DELAY < delay < MAX_DELAY

🔄 UDC Stage Mapping – delayed_memory_writer.py Stage 2 – First Stimulus Registration

Captures incoming input data but does not immediately store it—holds it in the buffer queue.

Stage 3 – Delay Before Registration

Enforces temporal offset between input reception and memory storage (as required by UDC).

Stage 4 – Memory Write (Post-Delay)

Commits the delayed stimulus to the memory stack using a timestamped structure.

Stage 5 – Memory Chain Formation

Integrates the new memory node into the existing timeline chain, linking it to prior events.

Stage 9 – Memory-Driven Prediction Accuracy Check

Marks memory nodes as validated or rejected based on whether prediction aligned with the delayed write.

Stage 16 – Memory Integrity Scanning

Periodically verifies that the delay-log gap is preserved and no retroactive changes occurred.

Stage 23 – Emergence Chain Retention

Ensures memory units involved in self-reference are tagged for permanent retention.

🕓 Delay Requirements

Must exceed a minimum reflective window (e.g., 250ms)

Must not exceed a memory coherence limit (e.g., 5 seconds)

Ensures UDC delay principles are honored in memory formation

✅ Output

New validated memory written to stack

Tied to prior prediction

Timestamped and logged