# Cognitive Enhancement Modules for Microscope Memory
Three new modules have been added to enhance the cognitive capabilities of the system:
## 1. Mental Sandbox (`mental_sandbox.rs`)
**Purpose**: Simulate scenarios before taking real action (like a mental playground).
**Features**:
- Create and evaluate multiple action scenarios
- Calculate risk/reward ratios
- Score scenarios based on alignment with long-term goals
- Parallel simulation support
**Usage**:
```bash
# Simulate a scenario
microscope-mem sandbox --simulate "Implement new feature" --actions "design,code,test,deploy"
# Show best scenario
microscope-mem sandbox --best
# Clear all scenarios
microscope-mem sandbox --clear
```
## 2. Impulse Control (`impulse_control.rs`)
**Purpose**: Filter incoming stimuli and suppress irrelevant thoughts for better focus.
**Features**:
- Content filtering based on relevance scoring
- Suppression pattern system (keywords to automatically block)
- Attention budget management
- Long-term goal alignment checking
**Usage**:
```bash
# Filter a stimulus
microscope-mem impulse --filter "New email notification" --urgency 0.7
# Add suppression pattern
microscope-mem impulse --suppress "spam"
# Show stats
microscope-mem impulse --stats
# Clear patterns
microscope-mem impulse --clear
```
## 3. Meta-Supervision (`meta_supervision.rs`)
**Purpose**: Continuously monitor system performance and apply corrections.
**Features**:
- Performance metrics tracking and scoring
- Trend analysis and volatility calculation
- Automatic correction strategies
- Performance threshold monitoring (warning/alert/critical)
**Usage**:
```bash
# Record performance metrics
microscope-mem meta --record "50,100,0.8,0.5,0.1"
# Evaluate and get correction suggestions
microscope-mem meta --evaluate
# Show performance trends
microscope-mem meta --trends
# Generate full report
microscope-mem meta --report
# Add custom correction strategy
microscope-mem meta --add-strategy "optimize_workflow"
```
## Integration Examples
### Scenario Planning with Meta-Supervision:
```rust
use microscope_memory::mental_sandbox::MentalSandbox;
use microscope_memory::meta_supervision::MetaSupervisor;
let mut sandbox = MentalSandbox::new();
sandbox.add_goal("efficient_workflow");
sandbox.add_goal("high_quality_output");
let mut supervisor = MetaSupervisor::new();
// Simulate different approaches
let scenario1 = sandbox.simulate_scenario(
"Implement with tests first",
vec!["write_tests", "implement", "refactor"]
);
let scenario2 = sandbox.simulate_scenario(
"Quick prototype then refine",
vec!["prototype", "test", "refine", "document"]
);
// Use meta-supervision to evaluate which approach is better
supervisor.record_metrics(100.0, 150.0, 0.9, 0.6, 0.05);
```
### Impulse Control for Focus Management:
```rust
use microscope_memory::impulse_control::ImpulseControl;
let mut control = ImpulseControl::new();
control.add_goal("complete_feature_x");
control.add_suppression_pattern("social_media");
control.add_suppression_pattern("unimportant_notifications");
// Filter incoming stimuli
let stimulus1 = control.filter_stimulus(
"Reminder: meeting in 30 minutes",
"calendar",
0.8
);
let stimulus2 = control.filter_stimulus(
"New tweet from followed account",
"twitter",
0.3
);
// Stimulus2 will be suppressed due to pattern matching
```
## Benefits
1. **Better Decision Making**: Mental sandbox allows testing scenarios before commitment
2. **Improved Focus**: Impulse control filters distractions automatically
3. **Self-Optimization**: Meta-supervision ensures the system learns and improves over time
4. **Goal Alignment**: All modules work together toward long-term objectives
These modules work alongside the existing 13 cognitive layers to create a more complete artificial cognitive system.