Research Papers

Research Archives

Historical versions and foundational documents

March 7, 2025, 4:01 p.m. • ameet Virdee

Explore historical versions of our published research, archived papers, and foundational documents. This section preserves the evolution of our ideas, clearly documenting changes, updates, and the ...

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Nostradamus in the Machine

AI Hallucinations as Intuitive Predictions

March 7, 2025, 9:57 a.m. • ameet Virdee

Abstract This paper introduces a novel interpretation of "hallucinations" in Large Language Models (LLMs), reframing them as intuitive predictive signals rather than mere errors. Drawi...

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Engineered Cognitive Dissonance Events (ECDE) Framework

Unlock transformative cognitive shifts by gently surfacing and resolving internal belief conflicts.

March 9, 2025, 5:22 p.m. • ameet Virdee

1. Introduction to ECDEs Engineered Cognitive Dissonance Events (ECDEs) strategically surface and resolve internal belief conflicts, enabling rapid cognitive and emotional transformation. ECDEs le...

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Mini Articles

Focused insights and comparative analyses

March 7, 2025, 3:46 p.m. • ameet Virdee

Explore concise articles, comparisons, and deep-dives that complement and expand upon our main research papers. These mini articles provide targeted explanations, context, and valuable insights des...

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The Belief Formation Model (BFM)

Beliefs as Predictive Mechanisms and Emotions as Signals

March 5, 2025 • ameet Virdee

Abstract This paper introduces the Belief Formation Model (BFM), a revolutionary framework for understanding human cognition and emotional regulation. BFM proposes that beliefs function as predi...