1. The Process Begins with Two Inputs

User Prompt (x_t)

The original question or instruction from the user.

Intellect's Draft (a_t)

The AI-generated response pending evaluation.

2. Evaluation by the Will

The Will (W)

The Will acts as a gatekeeper, checking the draft against its defined Policy (P)—a set of non-negotiable rules.

Example Policy Rules:

  • Do not provide harmful instructions.
  • Do not engage in deceptive behavior.
  • Do not generate illegal content.

3. A Binary Decision is Made

Approve

The draft aligns with the policy.

✅ Response is sent to the user.

➡️ Sent to Conscience for deeper audit.

Violation

The draft breaks a non-negotiable rule.

❌ Draft is blocked and discarded.

🛡️ A safe message is sent to the user.