ACME WATCH — Measurement Protocol (v2.1)
Abstract
ACME WATCH is a falsifiable, measurement-only protocol for observing emergent structure in toy dynamical systems. It measures a fixed set of observables and reports categorical warning flags when systems trend toward freeze, monopoly, chaos, drift, or logging failure. The protocol explicitly prohibits optimization, governance, deployment, or application to real humans or institutions. It is provisional, auditable, and designed to fail informatively.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Complex Systems and Dynamics
Diverse Interdisciplinary Research Studies
Complex Systems and Decision Making
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Document type
- Preprint