State and Transition Primitives

This document defines primitives governing persistence and change.

Primitive: Persistence#

The ability of internal state to remain stable across time.

Persistence enables continuity but does not prevent adaptation.

A bounded change in internal state, context, or regime.

Transitions are expected and are not treated as errors.

A set of assumptions under which internal state and behavior remain valid.

Regimes may change without invalidating the system.

A defined limit separating regimes, states, or operational domains.

Boundaries enable safe transition and prevent uncontrolled collapse.