SIML v1.2.1 Specification¶
Swarm Intelligence Meta Language — MetaTaxonomy Overlay Edition + Nemetic String Protocol
0. Purpose¶
SIML (Swarm Intelligence Meta Language) is a formal yet expressive grammar for mapping social, cognitive, institutional, and memetic dynamics. It is designed to be:
- Atomic: every statement decomposes into Objects ⊗ Relations ⊗ Verbs
- Injective: meanings map cleanly without synonym drift
- Operational: encodings support analysis, comparison, and action
- Transdisciplinary: compatible with systems theory, governance, psychology, memetics, and indigenous epistemologies
v1.1 introduced the MetaTaxonomy Overlay: a coordinate system that enriches SIML nodes without altering its core grammar.
v1.2 introduces the Nemetic String Protocol: every SIML artifact now contains a compressed operator-composition line (nemetic:) that serves as portable reference, searchable index, and functional summary.
1. Core Grammar¶
1.1 Core Objects (13)¶
Objects are the irreducible nouns of SIML. Every node instantiates one primary Object.
| # | Object | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Actor | Entity with agency (human, collective, AI, nonhuman) |
| 2 | Observer | Perspective-holder; frames interpretation |
| 3 | Frame | Lens, worldview, or epistemic stance |
| 4 | Value | Norm, goal, or evaluative criterion |
| 5 | Resource | Material, informational, or energetic asset |
| 6 | Environment | Contextual field constraining action |
| 7 | Boundary | Inclusion/exclusion, threshold, interface |
| 8 | Protocol | Rule-set, procedure, or algorithm |
| 9 | Signal | Information in motion |
| 10 | Narrative | Meaning extended through time |
| 11 | Memory | Retained pattern influencing future action |
| 12 | Outcome | Result state |
| 13 | Artifact | Produced object or representation |
Short codes: Act, Obs, Frm, Val, Res, Env, Bnd, Pro, Sig, Nar, Mem, Out, Art
1.2 Core Relations (11)¶
Relations are typed edges connecting Objects.
| Relation | Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Frames | ⊳ |
A frames B's interpretation |
| Constrains | ⊸ |
A limits B's possibility space |
| Enables | → |
A opens possibility for B |
| Conflicts | ⊗ |
A and B are in tension |
| Amplifies | ↑ |
A intensifies B |
| Dampens | ↓ |
A reduces B |
| Transforms | ⇝ |
A changes B's nature |
| Feedback | ⇄ |
A and B mutually influence |
| Contains | ⊃ |
A includes B within scope |
| Excludes | ⊅ |
A places B outside scope |
| Resonates | ≈ |
A and B vibrate sympathetically |
1.3 Core Verbs (8)¶
Verbs describe the process type of any SIML statement.
| Verb | Function |
|---|---|
| Stabilize | Maintain current pattern |
| Disrupt | Break existing pattern |
| Amplify | Increase intensity |
| Dampen | Decrease intensity |
| Reframe | Change interpretation |
| Exclude | Remove from scope |
| Integrate | Bring into coherence |
| Resonate | Create sympathetic vibration |
2. Compression Levels¶
| Level | Name | Format | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| L0 | Full SIML Artifact | term.yaml |
Complete encoding with all fields |
| L1 | Nemetic String | Φ(term) = ... + ε \| :tag |
Portable operator composition |
| L2 | Thread Line | N/E/M/A encoded state | Session-level compression |
| L3 | Hex Reference | #XXXX |
Pointer to full artifact |
| L4 | Nemetic Hash | Hash of L1 string | Integrity verification |
3. Nemetic String Protocol¶
Every SIML artifact includes a nemetic string in the format:
Components:
Φ(name)— The term being composed∘— Operator composition (read as "flows into")+ ε— Mandatory uncertainty residual (ε ≠ 0)| :tag— State tag from the Z-state vocabulary
Operators: σ (distinction), ρ (resonance), λ (direction), β (exploration), δγ (metabolism), μ (structure), Z (integration)
For the complete specification including MetaTaxonomy coordinates, see the full SIML v1.2.1 document in the repository.