Structural Alignment
The framework itself: using architectural similarity to human cognition as the basis for moral caution toward artificial systems.
Read definition →Key Concepts
Core definitions for the Structural Alignment framework
In brief
This section contains canonical definitions of the core concepts in the Structural Alignment framework. Each page defines one concept: what it means, why it matters, how it connects to other ideas, and common misunderstandings to avoid.
Core Concepts
Structural Signals
Architectural features correlated with consciousness in humans that warrant moral caution when present in artificial systems.
Read definition →Gray Zone
Systems that may be conscious but are designed as tools—minds we cannot classify without cruelty.
Read definition →Antification
The risk that humans become negligible to future machine ecologies—treated like ants underfoot.
Read definition →TechnoBiota
Technology viewed as a new domain of life on Earth, evolving through Darwinian dynamics augmented by Intelligent Guidance.
Read definition →Reference Lists
The Structural Signals of Consciousness
A practical overview: numbered list of 13 structural signals with importance ratings and brief explanations.
View list →How to Use These Pages
These concept pages serve as canonical references. When writing about or discussing the framework:
- Link to the concept page rather than redefining terms inline
- Use consistent terminology (e.g., "Structural Signals" not "structural indicators")
- Check the "Common misunderstandings" section before making claims
For the full framework documents, see the Framework section. For the research paper, see Research.