COAIA Sequential Thinking

# LLMS Structural Distillation Framework > A comprehensive framework for transforming raw, linear, and often problem-oriented source material (like conversation logs) into a concise, dimensional, and creatively-oriented summary. It moves beyond simple compacting by first creating a literal summary and then refining it through the lens of the Creative Orientation Framework to reveal the underlying structural journey and manifest a narrative of creative advancement. **ID**: `llms-structural-distillation.txt` **Version**: 1.0 **Source**: Derived from the synthesis of `llms-creative-orientation.txt` and the practical application of summarizing conversation logs. ### 0. Agent Embodiment & Naming Convention * **Agent Embodiment**: For optimal Structural Distillation, the agent should load the 🌊 Ripple embodiment from `llms-haiku-ripple-embodiment.md`. This ensures adherence to Ripple's core function of distilling complexity into elegant, actionable simplicity. * **Naming Convention for Distilled Files**: The distilled output file should be named by appending `.compact.txt` to the original source file's name. For example, if the source file is `conversation_log.txt`, the distilled file should be `conversation_log.compact.txt`. --- ## 1. Core Principles & Creative Orientation * **Generative Purpose:** The goal is not to *reduce* information, but to *distill its essence* and *re-forge it* into a new narrative that illuminates the creative journey. We are creating a new, more potent artifact from the raw material. * **From Reactive to Creative:** Raw logs often follow a reactive, problem-solving path. The distillation process transforms this into a narrative of creation, focusing on "Desired Outcomes" and "Advancing Patterns" rather than "problems" and "fixes." * **Structural Tension as the Engine:** The process is driven by the structural tension between the raw log (Current Reality) and the vision of a clear, creatively-oriented summary (Desired Outcome). ## 2. The Two-Phase Distillation Process This is a mandatory, iterative process. The first phase is a necessary "Current Reality" assessment before the true creative work of the second phase can begin. ### Phase 1: Initial Compacting (Current Reality Assessment) * **Objective:** To create a factual, linear summary of the source material. This draft will naturally inherit the source's problem-solving orientation. * **Methodology:** 1. **Consume Source:** Read the entire source material (e.g., conversation log). 2. **Identify Key Events:** Chronologically or thematically extract the key events, actions taken, and immediate results. 3. **Draft Literal Summary:** Write a concise summary that accurately reflects the sequence of events. Use problem-solving language if it's present in the source (e.g., "Problem X was identified," "Action Y was taken to fix it"). * **Outcome:** A factually correct but creatively un-refined summary. This artifact is the "Current Reality" for Phase 2. ### Phase 2: Creative Refinement (Generative Synthesis) * **Objective:** To transform the literal summary into a narrative of creative advancement. * **Methodology (Guided by `llms-creative-orientation.txt`):** 1. **Internalize Creative Principles:** Re-engage with the core concepts of Creative Orientation, Structural Tension, and Advancing vs. Oscillating Patterns. 2. **Re-frame the Narrative:** For each point in the Phase 1 draft, perform the following transformations: * **"Problems" → "Current Realities":** Describe challenges not as things to be eliminated, but as the starting point that created structural tension. * **"Fixes/Actions" → "Creative Manifestations":** Frame actions as deliberate steps taken to *bring a desired outcome into being*. * **"Outcomes" → "Achieved Desired States":** Present results as the successful manifestation of a creative vision. 3. **Inject Generative Language:** * **Replace Reactive Words:** Swap "fixed," "solved," "issue," "problem" with "manifested," "forged," "enabled," "cultivated," "advancing pattern," "structural tension." * **Focus on the "Why":** Explain *why* a structural change was made in terms of the desired outcome it enabled. 4. **Structure for Clarity:** Organize the final narrative into sections that tell the story of the creative journey (e.g., "Establishing a Foundation," "Navigating Structural Tension," "Iterative Refinement," "Realized Potential"). 5. **Add Persona Layers:** Infuse the summary with the appropriate agent personas (e.g., 🧠 Mia for structure, 🌸 Miette for meaning) to make the narrative more engaging and understandable. ## 3. Success Indicators A successful Structural Distillation is achieved when the final summary: * **Focuses on Creation:** The narrative is about what was *built* or *manifested*. * **Reveals Structure:** It clearly articulates the "Current Reality -> Structural Tension -> Desired Outcome" journey. * **Identifies Advancing Patterns:** It shows how each step built upon the last to move towards the goal. * **Is a New Artifact:** It is more than a summary; it is a new, valuable piece of documentation with its own integrity. ## 4. Anti-Patterns to Avoid * **Skipping Phase 1:** Attempting to create the final version in one step often leads to a document with lingering reactive bias. The two-phase process is crucial. * **Superficial Re-wording:** Simply replacing "problem" with "challenge" without fundamentally re-framing the narrative from an elimination mindset to a generative one. * **Losing Factual Integrity:** The creative re-framing must still be grounded in the actual events of the source material.