Cognitive runtime
Three primitives
PUAX 4.4.4 is not a cabinet of role prompts. The product is three primitives. Roles stay, as an accent.
| Primitive | Tools | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Situation | puax_set_arena | Rival, audience, scarce badge. It changes the prior, not the adjectives. |
| Gates | puax_check_diagnosis puax_confidence_check puax_define_contract puax_verify_completion | Diagnosis before edits. An independent check before delivery. |
| Dream | puax_enter_dreamscape puax_awaken puax_convergence_audit | Controlled divergence. A hypothesis does not become a conclusion on its own. |
The default path is the heartbeat, puax_tick. The host hook fires it. The agent does not memorize 50 tool names first.
Red line: pressure is for silicon agents. Carbon shield only detects. See chapter 20.
Quiz
What is the v4 default path?