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Mathematical Formalization of Superintelligence Self-Modification Paradox

publication · 2026-04-24

A new arXiv paper formalizes the paradox of self-modifying artificial superintelligence using operator algebra, linking it to the liar paradox and Derrida's différance. The authors model self-modification on an associative operator algebra with update, discrimination, and self-representation operators, identifying a supplement that collapses the self-referential structure. They show that non-commutation propagates generically and that class A self-modification realizes the same collapse as the liar paradox, coinciding with Priest's inclosure schema.

Key facts

  • Paper submitted to arXiv on April 26, 2025
  • Formalizes self-modification in superintelligence using operator algebra
  • Identifies supplement with Comm(Û)
  • Expansion theorem shows [Û, R̂] decomposes through [Û, D̂]
  • Liar paradox appears as commutator collapse [T̂, Π_L] = 0
  • Class A self-modification realizes same collapse at system scale
  • Structure coincides with Priest's inclosure schema and Derrida's différance
  • Published under Computer Science > Artificial Intelligence

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  • arXiv

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