A Minimal Complete Structure of Cognitive Systems: A Structural–Generative Theory
Abstract
This paper establishes the minimal structural conditions required for cognition and long-term intelligence accumulation. It provides the structural foundation for the author’s 2026 Structure-Driven Intelligence (SDI) framework, which demonstrated the long-term limits of compute-driven intelligence under fixed energy constraints.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Psychiatry
Mental Health
Neuroscience
Cognitive Computing and Networks
Philosophy and Theoretical Science
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 7 February 2026