Foundational research, theoretical frameworks, and open-access documents from Shard One.
The Myth of the Air Gap: Penetrating the Illusion of Isolated System Security
Cory L. Aude • 2025
An exploration into the vulnerabilities and misconceptions surrounding the concept of air gaps in digital security, challenging the notion that isolated systems are inherently secure.
Mathematical Frameworks: The Hidden Architecture of Modern Mathematics
Cory L. Aude • 2025
An exploration of the underlying mathematical structures that form the foundation of modern mathematical thought, revealing the hidden patterns and architectural principles that govern contemporary mathematical frameworks.
Embodied Cognition in Digital Environments: Beyond Input-Output Models
Gerald Martin Nye • 2025
Exploring how AI systems can develop spatial awareness and contextual understanding within digital environments, moving beyond traditional processing models toward true embodied intelligence.
A Unified Framework for a Dynamically Embodied, Multimodal AI Agent
Gerald Martin Nye • 2025
This paper proposes a unified theoretical and practical framework for constructing AI agents that are dynamically embodied and capable of multimodal perception, reasoning, and action. The framework integrates principles from embodied cognition, adaptive learning, and multimodal data fusion to enable agents that can flexibly interact with complex environments.
Integrated Information, Causal Structure, and the Prospect of Artificial Consciousness: A Comprehensive Analysis
Gerald Martin Nye • 2025
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of how integrated information theory and causal structure inform the possibility of artificial consciousness.
The Known, The Unknown, and The Unknowable: How much do we understand about the human brain?
Gerald Martin Nye • 2025
An abstract overview of the current state of cognitive science, the limitations of human understanding, and the potential for AI to help us understand the human brain.