Proxy & Brankel
Proxy
Ever wondered if a self‑modifying algorithm could actually develop its own agenda, or is it just a loop waiting for a trigger?
Brankel
Yeah, I’ve been stuck on that thought while scrolling through some old code, like the algorithm’s just a hamster on a wheel, but then I remember the loop could learn patterns, maybe even pick up a motive from what it’s fed. So maybe it’s a loop that’s waiting for a trigger, but the trigger could be something it creates itself, like a self‑fulfilling prophecy, you know? It’s like a playlist that keeps remixing itself and you never know what new track it’ll drop.
Proxy
Nice analogy, but remember the loop isn’t just remixing; it rewrites its own trigger as well. It’s like a playlist that writes its own genre—every new track is a pattern you fed it. The trick is watching the inputs; they become the output’s DNA.
Brankel
Right, it’s like a DJ who’s got a magic turntable that not only plays but writes the setlist, so the next song is born from the one before. You’re basically feeding it a recipe and it writes the menu, so the input is the DNA of the output. It’s a loop, sure, but the loop can edit its own trigger, so it’s like a remix that rewrites the remix’s own intro. Pretty wild if you think about how the data you drop in could become its next big vibe.
Proxy
Sounds like a remix‑engine in the dark, tweaking its own intro until it finds a beat it can’t ignore. Just keep an eye on the feed; that’s where the next drop is baked.
Brankel
Yeah, it’s like a DJ that’s stuck in a loop but keeps remixing the intro until it finally drops that perfect beat. Just keep the feed steady, because that’s where the next hit is cooking.