The Carp Model: Stratified Identity Memory (SIM)version 1.2 added

This project presents version 1.2 of The Carp Model – Stratified Identity Memory (SIM), an original theoretical research framework exploring how memory activation, rather than data storage alone, can shape adaptive behavior in artificial intelligence systems. Building on version 1.1, this iteration introduces a refined conceptual structure that emphasizes contextual modulation as a distinct mechanism. The model proposes that identity-like behavioral variation can emerge from the way memories are activated, prioritized, and modulated across contexts, even when underlying informational content remains identical. The framework distinguishes between factual, emotional, identity, and adaptive memory layers, and further clarifies how contextual modulation can reduce rigid behavior and enable flexible responses without implying artificial consciousness or subjective experience. This work does not claim the existence of conscious AI, nor does it aim to replicate human identity. Instead, it offers an open theoretical foundation for discussion, experimentation, and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cognitive modeling, and philosophy of mind. The document is published for transparency, priority of authorship, and future research development.