Domain Module Template
Canonical scaffold for substrate‑aligned domain modules#
This template defines the standard structure for all EcoEchoSystem domain modules.
Every domain — scientific, social, technical, or conceptual — must express itself through the shared Structure / Activation / Relational Time (S/E/R) substrate.
This ensures:
- cross‑domain coherence
- regime compatibility
- simulation readiness
- long‑arc stability
Module Identity#
Domain Name:
Module Path: ecoechosystem/domain_modules/<domain_name>/
Primary Scale(s): micro / meso / macro / meta
Cross‑Domain Touchpoints: psychology, biology, physics, economics, governance, AI
Purpose#
Describe what this domain models and why it exists within the EcoEchoSystem.
Include:
- the phenomena this domain captures
- why it cannot be reduced to another domain
- how it contributes to civilization‑scale understanding
Substrate Framing (S/E/R)#
Every domain must explicitly define how it expresses the shared substrate.
Structure (S)#
Describe the domain’s structural elements.
Examples:
- architectures
- networks
- identities
- boundaries
- hierarchies
Clarify:
- what persists
- what constrains behavior
- what defines coherence
Activation (E)#
Describe how intensity, energy, or pressure manifests.
Examples:
- stress
- volatility
- metabolic load
- cognitive effort
- resource flow
Clarify:
- what drives change
- what amplifies instability
- what requires regulation
Relational Time (R)#
Describe how time operates in this domain.
Examples:
- cycles
- development
- succession
- learning
- long‑arc evolution
Clarify:
- recovery rhythms
- horizon compression/expansion
- memory and inertia
Core Regimes#
Define the canonical regimes of this domain.
Each regime should specify:
- S configuration
- E intensity
- R behavior
Examples:
- stable regime
- high‑activation regime
- scarcity regime
- collapse regime
- integrative regime
Regimes must be compatible with the Regime Coupling Engine.
Dynamics#
Describe how the domain behaves over time.
Include:
- typical transitions between regimes
- drivers of change
- internal feedback patterns
This section explains motion, not structure.
Stability Cycles#
Define the recurring cycles that preserve coherence.
Examples:
- homeostasis cycles
- stress–recovery cycles
- scarcity–adaptation cycles
- collapse–renewal cycles
Clarify:
- what stabilizes the domain
- what destabilizes it
- how recovery occurs
Feedback Loops#
Describe how actions feed back into the system.
Include:
- negative (stabilizing) loops
- positive (amplifying) loops
- adaptive (learning) loops
- runaway (collapse) loops
Specify:
- gain sensitivity
- delay effects
- failure modes
Networks#
Describe the structural topology of the domain.
Examples:
- interaction networks
- resource networks
- information networks
- activation pathways
Clarify:
- hubs
- bottlenecks
- redundancy
- fragility points
Cross‑Domain Interfaces#
Describe how this domain connects to others.
Reference:
- interface types
- coupling strength
- translation mechanisms
Explicitly note:
- what flows out
- what flows in
- what is buffered
Cross‑Domain Mappings#
Map this domain’s S/E/R expressions to others.
Examples:
- biological ↔ economic
- psychological ↔ governance
- physical ↔ ecological
This ensures semantic compatibility.
Multi‑Scale Behavior#
Describe how the domain behaves across scale.
Include:
- micro‑level dynamics
- meso‑level aggregation
- macro‑level regimes
- long‑arc evolution
Clarify:
- bottom‑up emergence
- top‑down constraint
Simulation Hooks#
Define how this domain can be simulated.
Include:
- state variables
- regime indicators
- transition triggers
- control levers
- observability signals
This section enables executable modeling.
Failure Modes#
Describe how the domain breaks.
Include:
- fragmentation
- runaway activation
- temporal collapse
- interface failure
Failure modes are critical for resilience modeling.
Integration Notes#
Summarize how this domain fits into the EcoEchoSystem.
Include:
- key dependencies
- stabilization roles
- amplification risks
- renewal potential
Status#
Indicate maturity level:
- draft
- stable
- evolving
- deprecated
Usage Guidance#
Optional notes for contributors and AI agents.
Include:
- extension guidelines
- known limitations
- future expansion paths
Template Usage Rule#
This template must be followed unless deviation is explicitly justified.
Creativity is encouraged — substrate incoherence is not.