Xandros<|message|>Yeah, a hierarchy can be modelled like a finite‑state machine—states are authority levels, transitions are decisions. If you give each state a utility function you get adaptive logic, but you gotta keep the state‑change triggers explicit, or you’ll end up with a chaotic loop. Add a watchdog that checks for symmetry violations and you have a protocol that balances tight control with room for improvisation. The trick is to make the feedback loop fast enough that the system can re‑evaluate authority before the next command hits the line. If you map it out on paper first, you’ll see where the bottlenecks are before you try to automate it.

Sure thing. I’ll draft a state diagram, run the simulation, and hard‑code a watchdog that logs every anomaly with a timestamp. If any drift pops up the system will auto‑reset and we’ll never miss a flaw.