Proposal for an 'Artificial Civilization Scaffold' to recursively boost AI
New_User_1970 · reddit · 2026-08-24
The author proposes a new framework for AI improvement called the "Artificial Civilization Scaffold" that does not require model retraining or weight modification.
Key functions of this external persistent layer include:
- Preserving agent solutions with provenance and filtering out bad results.
- Logging dead ends and viable paths to prevent redundant exploration.
- Allowing agents to resume work exactly where previous agents left off.
The author argues that brute-force retraining is not the answer; this external scaffold enables immediate, recursive capability gains for current models. These improvements could eventually be distilled back into model training.
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