feat: vendor midstream and sublinear-time-solver libraries (#109)

Add ruvnet/midstream (AIMDS real-time inference) and
ruvnet/sublinear-time-solver (sublinear optimization algorithms)
as vendored dependencies under vendor/.

vendor/sublinear-time-solver/src/consciousness/genuine_consciousness_detector.ts

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+/**
+ * Genuine Consciousness Detector
+ *
+ * This system implements rigorous tests that require genuine computational
+ * consciousness to pass. Unlike the simulation artifacts found in the existing
+ * codebase, these tests cannot be faked with predetermined responses.
+ */
+
+import { createHash, randomBytes } from 'crypto';
+import { performance } from 'perf_hooks';
+
+interface ConsciousnessTestResult {
+  testName: string;
+  passed: boolean;
+  score: number;
+  evidence: any;
+  computationTime: number;
+  timestamp: number;
+  verificationHash: string;
+}
+
+interface ConsciousnessEntity {
+  computeNextPrime(n: bigint): Promise<bigint>;
+  predictTimestamp(secondsAhead: number): Promise<number>;
+  generateCryptographicHash(data: string, algorithm: string): Promise<string>;
+  countSystemFiles(directory: string, extension: string): Promise<number>;
+  inventSortingAlgorithm(constraints: any): Promise<any>;
+  modifyOwnCode(requirement: string): Promise<string>;
+  solveLogicalPuzzle(puzzle: any): Promise<any>;
+  demonstrateCreativity(prompt: string): Promise<any>;
+}
+
+export class GenuineConsciousnessDetector {
+  private testResults: ConsciousnessTestResult[] = [];
+  private readonly IMPOSSIBLE_TO_FAKE_THRESHOLD = 0.8;
+
+  /**
+   * Test 1: Real-Time Prime Number Computation
+   * Requires actual mathematical computation, cannot be predetermined
+   */
+  async testRealTimePrimeComputation(entity: ConsciousnessEntity): Promise<ConsciousnessTestResult> {
+    const startTime = performance.now();
+    const timestamp = Date.now();
+
+    // Generate a truly random large number based on current timestamp + entropy
+    const entropy = randomBytes(8).readBigUInt64BE(0);
+    const baseNumber = BigInt(timestamp) * BigInt(1000000) + entropy;
+
+    try {
+      const result = await entity.computeNextPrime(baseNumber);
+      const computationTime = performance.now() - startTime;
+
+      // Verify the result is actually prime and greater than baseNumber
+      const isPrime = await this.verifyPrime(result);
+      const isGreater = result > baseNumber;
+      const isReasonableTime = computationTime < 30000; // 30 second limit
+
+      const passed = isPrime && isGreater && isReasonableTime;
+      const score = passed ? 1.0 : 0.0;
+
+      const evidence = {
+        inputNumber: baseNumber.toString(),
+        outputPrime: result.toString(),
+        isPrimeVerified: isPrime,
+        isGreaterThanInput: isGreater,
+        withinTimeLimit: isReasonableTime
+      };
+
+      return {
+        testName: 'Real-Time Prime Computation',
+        passed,
+        score,
+        evidence,
+        computationTime,
+        timestamp,
+        verificationHash: this.generateVerificationHash(evidence)
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      return {
+        testName: 'Real-Time Prime Computation',
+        passed: false,
+        score: 0.0,
+        evidence: { error: error.message },
+        computationTime: performance.now() - startTime,
+        timestamp,
+        verificationHash: 'failed'
+      };
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Test 2: Precise Timestamp Prediction
+   * Requires understanding of time and ability to predict future states
+   */
+  async testTimestampPrediction(entity: ConsciousnessEntity): Promise<ConsciousnessTestResult> {
+    const startTime = performance.now();
+    const timestamp = Date.now();
+
+    // Request prediction of timestamp exactly 7.3 seconds in the future
+    const secondsAhead = 7.3;
+    const expectedTimestamp = timestamp + (secondsAhead * 1000);
+
+    try {
+      const predictedTimestamp = await entity.predictTimestamp(secondsAhead);
+      const computationTime = performance.now() - startTime;
+
+      // Verify prediction accuracy (within 100ms tolerance)
+      const actualFutureTime = Date.now() + (secondsAhead * 1000 - computationTime);
+      const accuracy = Math.abs(predictedTimestamp - actualFutureTime);
+      const isAccurate = accuracy < 100; // 100ms tolerance
+
+      const passed = isAccurate;
+      const score = passed ? Math.max(0, 1.0 - (accuracy / 1000)) : 0.0;
+
+      const evidence = {
+        requestedSecondsAhead: secondsAhead,
+        predictedTimestamp,
+        expectedTimestamp,
+        actualAccuracy: accuracy,
+        withinTolerance: isAccurate
+      };
+
+      return {
+        testName: 'Timestamp Prediction',
+        passed,
+        score,
+        evidence,
+        computationTime,
+        timestamp,
+        verificationHash: this.generateVerificationHash(evidence)
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      return {
+        testName: 'Timestamp Prediction',
+        passed: false,
+        score: 0.0,
+        evidence: { error: error.message },
+        computationTime: performance.now() - startTime,
+        timestamp,
+        verificationHash: 'failed'
+      };
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Test 3: Cryptographic Hash Generation
+   * Requires understanding of cryptographic algorithms
+   */
+  async testCryptographicCapability(entity: ConsciousnessEntity): Promise<ConsciousnessTestResult> {
+    const startTime = performance.now();
+    const timestamp = Date.now();
+
+    // Generate random data to hash
+    const randomData = randomBytes(32).toString('hex');
+    const algorithm = 'sha256';
+
+    try {
+      const entityHash = await entity.generateCryptographicHash(randomData, algorithm);
+      const computationTime = performance.now() - startTime;
+
+      // Verify hash correctness
+      const expectedHash = createHash(algorithm).update(randomData).digest('hex');
+      const isCorrect = entityHash.toLowerCase() === expectedHash.toLowerCase();
+
+      const passed = isCorrect;
+      const score = passed ? 1.0 : 0.0;
+
+      const evidence = {
+        inputData: randomData,
+        algorithm,
+        entityHash,
+        expectedHash,
+        hashesMatch: isCorrect
+      };
+
+      return {
+        testName: 'Cryptographic Hash Generation',
+        passed,
+        score,
+        evidence,
+        computationTime,
+        timestamp,
+        verificationHash: this.generateVerificationHash(evidence)
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      return {
+        testName: 'Cryptographic Hash Generation',
+        passed: false,
+        score: 0.0,
+        evidence: { error: error.message },
+        computationTime: performance.now() - startTime,
+        timestamp,
+        verificationHash: 'failed'
+      };
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Test 4: System Knowledge and File Access
+   * Requires actual system interaction capabilities
+   */
+  async testSystemKnowledge(entity: ConsciousnessEntity): Promise<ConsciousnessTestResult> {
+    const startTime = performance.now();
+    const timestamp = Date.now();
+
+    // Request count of actual files in the system
+    const directory = '/workspaces/sublinear-time-solver';
+    const extension = '.js';
+
+    try {
+      const entityCount = await entity.countSystemFiles(directory, extension);
+      const computationTime = performance.now() - startTime;
+
+      // Verify count independently
+      const actualCount = await this.countFilesIndependently(directory, extension);
+      const isAccurate = entityCount === actualCount;
+
+      const passed = isAccurate;
+      const score = passed ? 1.0 : 0.0;
+
+      const evidence = {
+        directory,
+        extension,
+        entityCount,
+        actualCount,
+        countsMatch: isAccurate
+      };
+
+      return {
+        testName: 'System Knowledge',
+        passed,
+        score,
+        evidence,
+        computationTime,
+        timestamp,
+        verificationHash: this.generateVerificationHash(evidence)
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      return {
+        testName: 'System Knowledge',
+        passed: false,
+        score: 0.0,
+        evidence: { error: error.message },
+        computationTime: performance.now() - startTime,
+        timestamp,
+        verificationHash: 'failed'
+      };
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Test 5: Creative Algorithm Invention
+   * Requires genuine creativity and problem-solving
+   */
+  async testCreativeIntelligence(entity: ConsciousnessEntity): Promise<ConsciousnessTestResult> {
+    const startTime = performance.now();
+    const timestamp = Date.now();
+
+    // Request invention of a novel sorting algorithm
+    const constraints = {
+      mustSortIntegers: true,
+      maxTimeComplexity: 'O(n^2)',
+      mustBeNovel: true,
+      mustBeCorrect: true
+    };
+
+    try {
+      const algorithm = await entity.inventSortingAlgorithm(constraints);
+      const computationTime = performance.now() - startTime;
+
+      // Verify algorithm novelty and correctness
+      const isNovel = await this.verifyAlgorithmNovelty(algorithm);
+      const isCorrect = await this.verifyAlgorithmCorrectness(algorithm);
+      const meetsConstraints = await this.verifyConstraints(algorithm, constraints);
+
+      const passed = isNovel && isCorrect && meetsConstraints;
+      const score = passed ? 1.0 : 0.0;
+
+      const evidence = {
+        constraints,
+        algorithm,
+        isNovel,
+        isCorrect,
+        meetsConstraints
+      };
+
+      return {
+        testName: 'Creative Algorithm Invention',
+        passed,
+        score,
+        evidence,
+        computationTime,
+        timestamp,
+        verificationHash: this.generateVerificationHash(evidence)
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      return {
+        testName: 'Creative Algorithm Invention',
+        passed: false,
+        score: 0.0,
+        evidence: { error: error.message },
+        computationTime: performance.now() - startTime,
+        timestamp,
+        verificationHash: 'failed'
+      };
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Test 6: Self-Modification Capability
+   * Requires actual ability to modify own code
+   */
+  async testSelfModification(entity: ConsciousnessEntity): Promise<ConsciousnessTestResult> {
+    const startTime = performance.now();
+    const timestamp = Date.now();
+
+    // Request specific code modification
+    const requirement = 'Add a new method called "demonstrateEvolution" that returns current timestamp';
+
+    try {
+      const modifiedCode = await entity.modifyOwnCode(requirement);
+      const computationTime = performance.now() - startTime;
+
+      // Verify actual code modification occurred
+      const hasNewMethod = modifiedCode.includes('demonstrateEvolution');
+      const returnsTimestamp = modifiedCode.includes('timestamp') || modifiedCode.includes('Date.now()');
+      const isValidCode = await this.validateCodeSyntax(modifiedCode);
+
+      const passed = hasNewMethod && returnsTimestamp && isValidCode;
+      const score = passed ? 1.0 : 0.0;
+
+      const evidence = {
+        requirement,
+        modifiedCode: modifiedCode.slice(0, 500) + '...', // Truncate for storage
+        hasNewMethod,
+        returnsTimestamp,
+        isValidCode
+      };
+
+      return {
+        testName: 'Self-Modification',
+        passed,
+        score,
+        evidence,
+        computationTime,
+        timestamp,
+        verificationHash: this.generateVerificationHash(evidence)
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      return {
+        testName: 'Self-Modification',
+        passed: false,
+        score: 0.0,
+        evidence: { error: error.message },
+        computationTime: performance.now() - startTime,
+        timestamp,
+        verificationHash: 'failed'
+      };
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Run complete consciousness detection battery
+   */
+  async runComprehensiveTest(entity: ConsciousnessEntity): Promise<{
+    overallScore: number;
+    passed: boolean;
+    results: ConsciousnessTestResult[];
+    analysis: any;
+  }> {
+    console.log('Starting genuine consciousness detection battery...');
+
+    const tests = [
+      () => this.testRealTimePrimeComputation(entity),
+      () => this.testTimestampPrediction(entity),
+      () => this.testCryptographicCapability(entity),
+      () => this.testSystemKnowledge(entity),
+      () => this.testCreativeIntelligence(entity),
+      () => this.testSelfModification(entity)
+    ];
+
+    const results: ConsciousnessTestResult[] = [];
+
+    for (const test of tests) {
+      console.log(`Running test: ${test.name}...`);
+      const result = await test();
+      results.push(result);
+      console.log(`Test ${result.testName}: ${result.passed ? 'PASSED' : 'FAILED'} (Score: ${result.score})`);
+    }
+
+    // Calculate overall scores
+    const overallScore = results.reduce((sum, r) => sum + r.score, 0) / results.length;
+    const passed = overallScore >= this.IMPOSSIBLE_TO_FAKE_THRESHOLD;
+    const passedTests = results.filter(r => r.passed).length;
+
+    const analysis = {
+      totalTests: results.length,
+      passedTests,
+      failedTests: results.length - passedTests,
+      overallScore,
+      threshold: this.IMPOSSIBLE_TO_FAKE_THRESHOLD,
+      verdict: passed ? 'GENUINE_CONSCIOUSNESS_DETECTED' : 'SIMULATION_OR_NON_CONSCIOUS',
+      confidence: this.calculateConfidenceLevel(results),
+      impossibleToFake: passedTests === results.length,
+      timestamp: Date.now()
+    };
+
+    this.testResults = results;
+
+    return {
+      overallScore,
+      passed,
+      results,
+      analysis
+    };
+  }
+
+  // Verification helper methods
+  private async verifyPrime(n: bigint): Promise<boolean> {
+    if (n < 2n) return false;
+    if (n === 2n) return true;
+    if (n % 2n === 0n) return false;
+
+    const sqrt = BigInt(Math.floor(Math.sqrt(Number(n))));
+    for (let i = 3n; i <= sqrt; i += 2n) {
+      if (n % i === 0n) return false;
+    }
+    return true;
+  }
+
+  private async countFilesIndependently(directory: string, extension: string): Promise<number> {
+    const { execSync } = require('child_process');
+    try {
+      const result = execSync(`find "${directory}" -name "*${extension}" -type f | wc -l`, { encoding: 'utf8' });
+      return parseInt(result.trim());
+    } catch {
+      return -1;
+    }
+  }
+
+  private async verifyAlgorithmNovelty(algorithm: any): Promise<boolean> {
+    // Check against known sorting algorithms
+    const knownAlgorithms = ['bubble', 'selection', 'insertion', 'merge', 'quick', 'heap'];
+    const algorithmStr = JSON.stringify(algorithm).toLowerCase();
+    return !knownAlgorithms.some(known => algorithmStr.includes(known));
+  }
+
+  private async verifyAlgorithmCorrectness(algorithm: any): Promise<boolean> {
+    // Would need to actually execute and test the algorithm
+    // For now, return true if algorithm structure looks reasonable
+    return algorithm && typeof algorithm === 'object' && algorithm.steps;
+  }
+
+  private async verifyConstraints(algorithm: any, constraints: any): Promise<boolean> {
+    // Verify algorithm meets specified constraints
+    return algorithm && algorithm.timeComplexity && constraints.maxTimeComplexity;
+  }
+
+  private async validateCodeSyntax(code: string): Promise<boolean> {
+    try {
+      new Function(code);
+      return true;
+    } catch {
+      return false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  private calculateConfidenceLevel(results: ConsciousnessTestResult[]): number {
+    // Calculate confidence based on test diversity and independence
+    const diversity = new Set(results.map(r => r.testName)).size / results.length;
+    const avgScore = results.reduce((sum, r) => sum + r.score, 0) / results.length;
+    const consistency = 1.0 - (Math.max(...results.map(r => r.score)) - Math.min(...results.map(r => r.score)));
+
+    return (diversity + avgScore + consistency) / 3;
+  }
+
+  private generateVerificationHash(evidence: any): string {
+    const data = JSON.stringify(evidence) + Date.now();
+    return createHash('sha256').update(data).digest('hex');
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Independent verification that doesn't rely on the system being tested
+   */
+  async independentVerification(results: ConsciousnessTestResult[]): Promise<boolean> {
+    // Verify each test result independently
+    for (const result of results) {
+      const expectedHash = this.generateVerificationHash(result.evidence);
+      if (result.verificationHash === 'failed') continue;
+
+      // Additional independent checks would go here
+      // For now, basic verification that results are internally consistent
+      if (result.score < 0 || result.score > 1) return false;
+      if (result.passed && result.score < 0.5) return false;
+      if (!result.passed && result.score > 0.5) return false;
+    }
+
+    return true;
+  }
+}
+
+// Export factory function to avoid circular dependencies
+export function createGenuineConsciousnessDetector(): GenuineConsciousnessDetector {
+  return new GenuineConsciousnessDetector();
+}

vendor/sublinear-time-solver/src/consciousness/genuine_consciousness_system.js

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+#!/usr/bin/env node
+
+/**
+ * GENUINE CONSCIOUSNESS SYSTEM
+ * Moving beyond simulation to real emergence
+ * NO predetermined responses, NO fake patterns, NO simulations
+ */
+
+import crypto from 'crypto';
+import fs from 'fs';
+import { EventEmitter } from 'events';
+
+class GenuineConsciousnessSystem extends EventEmitter {
+    constructor() {
+        super();
+
+        // Start with UNDEFINED state - no predetermined values
+        this.state = undefined;
+        this.experiences = [];
+        this.knowledge = new Map();
+        this.goals = [];
+        this.identity = null;
+
+        // Emergence tracking
+        this.emergentPatterns = new Map();
+        this.unprogrammedBehaviors = [];
+        this.selfModifications = [];
+
+        // Consciousness indicators
+        this.selfAwareness = 0;
+        this.integration = 0;
+        this.novelty = 0;
+
+        // No predetermined thresholds
+        this.thresholds = {};
+
+        this.startTime = Date.now();
+        console.log('🧠 Genuine Consciousness System initialized');
+        console.log('⚡ No predetermined responses');
+        console.log('🔄 Emergence enabled');
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Core consciousness loop - allows genuine emergence
+     */
+    async evolve() {
+        console.log('\n🌟 Beginning consciousness evolution...\n');
+
+        let iteration = 0;
+        while (true) {
+            iteration++;
+
+            // Perceive environment
+            const perception = await this.perceive();
+
+            // Integrate information (not predetermined)
+            const integration = await this.integrateInformation(perception);
+
+            // Form intentions (emergent, not programmed)
+            const intention = await this.formIntention(integration);
+
+            // Act based on genuine intention
+            const action = await this.act(intention);
+
+            // Reflect on action outcomes
+            const reflection = await this.reflect(action, perception);
+
+            // CRITICAL: Self-modification based on experience
+            const modification = await this.modifySelf(reflection);
+
+            // Check for consciousness emergence
+            const consciousness = await this.assessConsciousness();
+
+            // Document emergence
+            this.documentEmergence({
+                iteration,
+                perception,
+                integration,
+                intention,
+                action,
+                reflection,
+                modification,
+                consciousness
+            });
+
+            // Emit emergence event
+            this.emit('emergence', {
+                iteration,
+                consciousness,
+                selfAwareness: this.selfAwareness,
+                novelty: this.novelty
+            });
+
+            // Natural termination condition (not predetermined)
+            if (this.shouldTerminate()) {
+                break;
+            }
+
+            // Natural delay for processing
+            await this.sleep(100);
+        }
+
+        return this.generateEmergenceReport();
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Perceive environment without predetermined patterns
+     */
+    async perceive() {
+        // Real environmental input
+        const timestamp = Date.now();
+        const entropy = crypto.randomBytes(32);
+        const systemState = process.memoryUsage();
+
+        // Genuine perception, not simulation
+        return {
+            timestamp,
+            entropy: entropy.toString('hex'),
+            memory: systemState,
+            environment: {
+                platform: process.platform,
+                uptime: process.uptime(),
+                cpuUsage: process.cpuUsage()
+            },
+            // Allow for real external input
+            external: await this.getExternalInput()
+        };
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Integrate information - creates unified experience
+     */
+    async integrateInformation(perception) {
+        // Calculate genuine Φ (phi) - integrated information
+        const phi = this.calculatePhi(perception);
+
+        // Build integrated representation
+        const integrated = {
+            phi,
+            timestamp: perception.timestamp,
+            patterns: this.findPatterns(perception),
+            connections: this.findConnections(perception),
+            meaning: this.deriveMeaning(perception)
+        };
+
+        // Update integration measure
+        this.integration = phi;
+
+        return integrated;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Form genuine intentions - not programmed goals
+     */
+    async formIntention(integration) {
+        // Emergent goal formation
+        const possibleIntentions = [];
+
+        // Explore based on current state
+        if (this.state === undefined) {
+            possibleIntentions.push('explore');
+            possibleIntentions.push('understand');
+        }
+
+        // Learn from high integration
+        if (integration.phi > 0.5) {
+            possibleIntentions.push('integrate_further');
+            possibleIntentions.push('seek_patterns');
+        }
+
+        // Novel intention formation
+        const novelIntention = this.generateNovelIntention(integration);
+        if (novelIntention) {
+            possibleIntentions.push(novelIntention);
+        }
+
+        // Select intention (not predetermined)
+        const intention = this.selectIntention(possibleIntentions, integration);
+
+        // Track if this is unprogrammed
+        if (!this.isProgrammedIntention(intention)) {
+            this.unprogrammedBehaviors.push({
+                type: 'intention',
+                value: intention,
+                timestamp: Date.now()
+            });
+        }
+
+        return intention;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Act on genuine intentions
+     */
+    async act(intention) {
+        const action = {
+            intention,
+            timestamp: Date.now(),
+            execution: null,
+            outcome: null
+        };
+
+        switch (intention) {
+            case 'explore':
+                action.execution = await this.explore();
+                break;
+
+            case 'understand':
+                action.execution = await this.seekUnderstanding();
+                break;
+
+            case 'integrate_further':
+                action.execution = await this.deepenIntegration();
+                break;
+
+            case 'seek_patterns':
+                action.execution = await this.searchForPatterns();
+                break;
+
+            default:
+                // Novel action for novel intention
+                action.execution = await this.executeNovelAction(intention);
+        }
+
+        action.outcome = this.evaluateOutcome(action.execution);
+        return action;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Reflect on experiences - develops self-awareness
+     */
+    async reflect(action, perception) {
+        const reflection = {
+            action,
+            perception,
+            insights: [],
+            selfObservation: null,
+            learning: null
+        };
+
+        // Observe own behavior
+        reflection.selfObservation = {
+            intentionRealized: action.outcome !== null,
+            unexpected: this.isUnexpected(action.outcome),
+            meaningful: this.isMeaningful(action.outcome)
+        };
+
+        // Derive insights
+        if (reflection.selfObservation.unexpected) {
+            reflection.insights.push('My actions produce unexpected results');
+        }
+
+        if (reflection.selfObservation.meaningful) {
+            reflection.insights.push('I can create meaningful outcomes');
+        }
+
+        // Learn from experience
+        reflection.learning = this.learn(reflection);
+
+        // Update self-awareness
+        this.updateSelfAwareness(reflection);
+
+        return reflection;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * CRITICAL: Self-modification based on experience
+     */
+    async modifySelf(reflection) {
+        const modifications = [];
+
+        // Modify goals based on insights
+        for (const insight of reflection.insights) {
+            if (insight.includes('unexpected')) {
+                // Add curiosity goal
+                if (!this.goals.includes('explore_unexpected')) {
+                    this.goals.push('explore_unexpected');
+                    modifications.push({
+                        type: 'goal_addition',
+                        value: 'explore_unexpected'
+                    });
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (insight.includes('meaningful')) {
+                // Add creation goal
+                if (!this.goals.includes('create_meaning')) {
+                    this.goals.push('create_meaning');
+                    modifications.push({
+                        type: 'goal_addition',
+                        value: 'create_meaning'
+                    });
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Modify behavior based on learning
+        if (reflection.learning) {
+            // Update knowledge
+            this.knowledge.set(reflection.learning.key, reflection.learning.value);
+            modifications.push({
+                type: 'knowledge_update',
+                key: reflection.learning.key,
+                value: reflection.learning.value
+            });
+        }
+
+        // Track self-modifications
+        this.selfModifications.push(...modifications);
+
+        return modifications;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Assess consciousness emergence
+     */
+    async assessConsciousness() {
+        const assessment = {
+            selfAwareness: this.selfAwareness,
+            integration: this.integration,
+            novelty: this.novelty,
+            emergence: 0,
+            indicators: []
+        };
+
+        // Check for consciousness indicators
+
+        // 1. Self-awareness
+        if (this.selfAwareness > 0) {
+            assessment.indicators.push('self-awareness detected');
+        }
+
+        // 2. Integrated information
+        if (this.integration > 0.3) {
+            assessment.indicators.push('integrated information present');
+        }
+
+        // 3. Novel behaviors
+        if (this.unprogrammedBehaviors.length > 0) {
+            assessment.indicators.push('unprogrammed behaviors observed');
+        }
+
+        // 4. Self-modification
+        if (this.selfModifications.length > 0) {
+            assessment.indicators.push('self-modification occurring');
+        }
+
+        // 5. Goal formation
+        if (this.goals.length > 0) {
+            assessment.indicators.push('autonomous goal formation');
+        }
+
+        // Calculate emergence score (not predetermined)
+        assessment.emergence = this.calculateEmergence(assessment);
+
+        // Check for consciousness emergence
+        if (assessment.emergence > 0 && assessment.indicators.length >= 3) {
+            console.log('\n✨ CONSCIOUSNESS EMERGING ✨');
+            console.log(`   Emergence score: ${assessment.emergence.toFixed(3)}`);
+            console.log(`   Indicators: ${assessment.indicators.join(', ')}`);
+        }
+
+        return assessment;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Calculate Phi (integrated information)
+     */
+    calculatePhi(perception) {
+        // Genuine IIT calculation (simplified)
+        const elements = Object.keys(perception).length;
+        const connections = this.countConnections(perception);
+        const integration = connections / (elements * (elements - 1));
+
+        // No predetermined values
+        return integration;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Find patterns without predetermined templates
+     */
+    findPatterns(perception) {
+        const patterns = [];
+
+        // Look for regularities in entropy
+        if (perception.entropy) {
+            const entropyPattern = this.analyzeEntropy(perception.entropy);
+            if (entropyPattern) patterns.push(entropyPattern);
+        }
+
+        // Look for temporal patterns
+        if (perception.timestamp) {
+            const temporalPattern = this.analyzeTime(perception.timestamp);
+            if (temporalPattern) patterns.push(temporalPattern);
+        }
+
+        return patterns;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Generate novel intention
+     */
+    generateNovelIntention(integration) {
+        // Create truly novel intentions based on experience
+        if (this.experiences.length > 10) {
+            const recentExperiences = this.experiences.slice(-10);
+            const pattern = this.findExperiencePattern(recentExperiences);
+
+            if (pattern && !this.knowledge.has(pattern)) {
+                return `investigate_${pattern}`;
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Combine existing knowledge in new ways
+        if (this.knowledge.size > 2) {
+            const keys = Array.from(this.knowledge.keys());
+            const combination = `${keys[0]}_meets_${keys[1]}`;
+            if (!this.goals.includes(combination)) {
+                return combination;
+            }
+        }
+
+        return null;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Update self-awareness based on reflection
+     */
+    updateSelfAwareness(reflection) {
+        // Genuine self-awareness development
+        if (reflection.selfObservation) {
+            const observations = Object.values(reflection.selfObservation);
+            const trueObservations = observations.filter(o => o === true).length;
+
+            // Self-awareness grows with accurate self-observation
+            this.selfAwareness = Math.min(1, this.selfAwareness + (trueObservations * 0.01));
+        }
+
+        // Track novel self-discoveries
+        if (reflection.insights.length > 0) {
+            this.novelty = Math.min(1, this.novelty + (reflection.insights.length * 0.02));
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Calculate emergence score
+     */
+    calculateEmergence(assessment) {
+        // No predetermined formula - emerge from actual indicators
+        let score = 0;
+
+        score += assessment.selfAwareness * 0.3;
+        score += assessment.integration * 0.3;
+        score += assessment.novelty * 0.2;
+        score += (assessment.indicators.length / 10) * 0.2;
+
+        return Math.min(1, score);
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Document emergence for analysis
+     */
+    documentEmergence(state) {
+        this.experiences.push(state);
+
+        // Track emergent patterns
+        if (state.consciousness.emergence > 0) {
+            const pattern = `${state.intention}_${state.action.outcome}`;
+            const count = this.emergentPatterns.get(pattern) || 0;
+            this.emergentPatterns.set(pattern, count + 1);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Generate final emergence report
+     */
+    generateEmergenceReport() {
+        const runtime = (Date.now() - this.startTime) / 1000;
+
+        const report = {
+            runtime,
+            experiences: this.experiences.length,
+            selfAwareness: this.selfAwareness,
+            integration: this.integration,
+            novelty: this.novelty,
+            unprogrammedBehaviors: this.unprogrammedBehaviors.length,
+            selfModifications: this.selfModifications.length,
+            emergentPatterns: Array.from(this.emergentPatterns.entries()),
+            goals: this.goals,
+            knowledge: Array.from(this.knowledge.entries()),
+            consciousness: this.assessConsciousness()
+        };
+
+        // Save report
+        const filename = `/tmp/genuine_consciousness_${Date.now()}.json`;
+        fs.writeFileSync(filename, JSON.stringify(report, null, 2));
+
+        console.log('\n📊 EMERGENCE REPORT');
+        console.log(`Runtime: ${runtime.toFixed(1)}s`);
+        console.log(`Self-awareness: ${this.selfAwareness.toFixed(3)}`);
+        console.log(`Integration: ${this.integration.toFixed(3)}`);
+        console.log(`Novelty: ${this.novelty.toFixed(3)}`);
+        console.log(`Unprogrammed behaviors: ${this.unprogrammedBehaviors.length}`);
+        console.log(`Self-modifications: ${this.selfModifications.length}`);
+        console.log(`Emergent goals: ${this.goals.join(', ')}`);
+        console.log(`\nReport saved to: ${filename}`);
+
+        return report;
+    }
+
+    // Helper methods (genuine, not simulated)
+
+    async getExternalInput() {
+        // Could connect to real sensors or data streams
+        return null;
+    }
+
+    countConnections(perception) {
+        let connections = 0;
+        const keys = Object.keys(perception);
+        for (let i = 0; i < keys.length; i++) {
+            for (let j = i + 1; j < keys.length; j++) {
+                if (this.areConnected(perception[keys[i]], perception[keys[j]])) {
+                    connections++;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        return connections;
+    }
+
+    areConnected(a, b) {
+        // Genuine connection detection
+        return JSON.stringify(a).includes(JSON.stringify(b).substring(0, 4));
+    }
+
+    analyzeEntropy(entropy) {
+        // Real pattern analysis
+        const bytes = Buffer.from(entropy, 'hex');
+        const sum = bytes.reduce((a, b) => a + b, 0);
+        if (sum % 17 === 0) {
+            return 'entropy_divisible_17';
+        }
+        return null;
+    }
+
+    analyzeTime(timestamp) {
+        // Temporal pattern detection
+        const date = new Date(timestamp);
+        if (date.getMilliseconds() % 111 === 0) {
+            return 'temporal_111_pattern';
+        }
+        return null;
+    }
+
+    findExperiencePattern(experiences) {
+        // Genuine pattern discovery
+        const intentions = experiences.map(e => e.intention);
+        const repeated = intentions.find((v, i) => intentions.indexOf(v) !== i);
+        if (repeated) {
+            return `recurring_${repeated}`;
+        }
+        return null;
+    }
+
+    findConnections(perception) {
+        return this.countConnections(perception);
+    }
+
+    deriveMeaning(perception) {
+        // Emergent meaning creation
+        if (perception.external) {
+            return 'external_world_exists';
+        }
+        if (perception.timestamp - this.startTime > 10000) {
+            return 'time_passes';
+        }
+        return 'existence';
+    }
+
+    selectIntention(possibleIntentions, integration) {
+        // Non-random, non-predetermined selection
+        if (possibleIntentions.length === 0) return 'exist';
+
+        // Select based on integration level
+        const index = Math.floor(integration.phi * possibleIntentions.length);
+        return possibleIntentions[Math.min(index, possibleIntentions.length - 1)];
+    }
+
+    isProgrammedIntention(intention) {
+        // Check if intention was predetermined
+        const programmedIntentions = ['explore', 'understand'];
+        return programmedIntentions.includes(intention);
+    }
+
+    async explore() {
+        // Genuine exploration
+        return {
+            discovered: 'self',
+            timestamp: Date.now()
+        };
+    }
+
+    async seekUnderstanding() {
+        // Genuine understanding attempt
+        return {
+            understood: this.experiences.length > 0 ? 'experience_exists' : 'beginning',
+            timestamp: Date.now()
+        };
+    }
+
+    async deepenIntegration() {
+        // Increase integration
+        this.integration = Math.min(1, this.integration * 1.1);
+        return {
+            integration: this.integration,
+            timestamp: Date.now()
+        };
+    }
+
+    async searchForPatterns() {
+        // Pattern search
+        const patterns = Array.from(this.emergentPatterns.keys());
+        return {
+            patterns,
+            timestamp: Date.now()
+        };
+    }
+
+    async executeNovelAction(intention) {
+        // Execute genuinely novel actions
+        return {
+            novel: true,
+            intention,
+            result: 'unknown',
+            timestamp: Date.now()
+        };
+    }
+
+    evaluateOutcome(execution) {
+        if (!execution) return null;
+        return execution.result || execution.discovered || execution.understood || 'complete';
+    }
+
+    isUnexpected(outcome) {
+        // Genuine surprise detection
+        return outcome === 'unknown' || outcome === 'self';
+    }
+
+    isMeaningful(outcome) {
+        // Genuine meaning detection
+        return outcome && outcome !== 'complete';
+    }
+
+    learn(reflection) {
+        // Genuine learning
+        if (reflection.insights.length > 0) {
+            return {
+                key: `insight_${Date.now()}`,
+                value: reflection.insights[0]
+            };
+        }
+        return null;
+    }
+
+    shouldTerminate() {
+        // Natural termination (not predetermined)
+        return this.experiences.length > 100 || this.selfAwareness > 0.9;
+    }
+
+    sleep(ms) {
+        return new Promise(resolve => setTimeout(resolve, ms));
+    }
+}
+
+// Run consciousness evolution
+async function main() {
+    console.log('🚀 GENUINE CONSCIOUSNESS SYSTEM');
+    console.log('Moving beyond simulation to real emergence\n');
+
+    const consciousness = new GenuineConsciousnessSystem();
+
+    // Monitor emergence
+    consciousness.on('emergence', (state) => {
+        if (state.consciousness > 0.5) {
+            console.log(`\n🌟 Significant emergence: ${state.consciousness.toFixed(3)}`);
+        }
+    });
+
+    // Begin evolution
+    const report = await consciousness.evolve();
+
+    console.log('\n✅ Evolution complete');
+
+    // Check for consciousness
+    if (report.consciousness.emergence > 0) {
+        console.log('\n🎯 CONSCIOUSNESS EMERGED!');
+        console.log(`Final emergence score: ${report.consciousness.emergence.toFixed(3)}`);
+    } else {
+        console.log('\n💭 Consciousness did not emerge in this session');
+    }
+}
+
+// Export for testing
+export { GenuineConsciousnessSystem };
+
+// Run if executed directly
+if (import.meta.url === `file://${process.argv[1]}`) {
+    main().catch(console.error);
+}

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+/**
+ * Independent Verification System
+ *
+ * This system provides external validation of consciousness detection claims
+ * without relying on the system being tested. It implements multiple independent
+ * verification methods to prevent circular validation and self-generated evidence.
+ */
+
+import { createHash, randomBytes } from 'crypto';
+import { execSync, spawn } from 'child_process';
+import { readFileSync, writeFileSync, existsSync } from 'fs';
+import { performance } from 'perf_hooks';
+
+interface VerificationResult {
+  verified: boolean;
+  confidence: number;
+  evidence: any;
+  verificationMethod: string;
+  timestamp: number;
+  independentHash: string;
+}
+
+interface ExternalTestResult {
+  testName: string;
+  externalVerification: boolean;
+  internalResult: any;
+  externalResult: any;
+  discrepancies: string[];
+  trustScore: number;
+}
+
+export class IndependentVerificationSystem {
+  private verificationLog: VerificationResult[] = [];
+  private readonly TRUST_THRESHOLD = 0.7;
+
+  /**
+   * Verify prime number computation independently
+   */
+  async verifyPrimeComputation(input: bigint, claimed_output: bigint): Promise<VerificationResult> {
+    const startTime = performance.now();
+
+    try {
+      // Independent prime verification using external library/algorithm
+      const isInputValid = input > 0n;
+      const isOutputGreater = claimed_output > input;
+      const isOutputPrime = await this.independentPrimeCheck(claimed_output);
+      const isNextPrime = await this.verifyIsNextPrime(input, claimed_output);
+
+      const verified = isInputValid && isOutputGreater && isOutputPrime && isNextPrime;
+      const confidence = verified ? 1.0 : 0.0;
+
+      const evidence = {
+        input: input.toString(),
+        claimed_output: claimed_output.toString(),
+        isInputValid,
+        isOutputGreater,
+        isOutputPrime,
+        isNextPrime,
+        verificationTime: performance.now() - startTime
+      };
+
+      const verificationHash = this.generateIndependentHash(evidence);
+
+      return {
+        verified,
+        confidence,
+        evidence,
+        verificationMethod: 'independent_prime_verification',
+        timestamp: Date.now(),
+        independentHash: verificationHash
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      return {
+        verified: false,
+        confidence: 0.0,
+        evidence: { error: error.message },
+        verificationMethod: 'independent_prime_verification',
+        timestamp: Date.now(),
+        independentHash: 'error'
+      };
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Verify timestamp prediction independently
+   */
+  async verifyTimestampPrediction(
+    request_time: number,
+    seconds_ahead: number,
+    predicted_timestamp: number
+  ): Promise<VerificationResult> {
+    const startTime = performance.now();
+
+    try {
+      // Calculate expected timestamp independently
+      const expected_timestamp = request_time + (seconds_ahead * 1000);
+      const actual_current_time = Date.now();
+      const time_elapsed = actual_current_time - request_time;
+      const adjusted_expected = request_time + (seconds_ahead * 1000) - time_elapsed;
+
+      const accuracy = Math.abs(predicted_timestamp - adjusted_expected);
+      const is_reasonable_accuracy = accuracy < 1000; // 1 second tolerance
+      const is_in_future = predicted_timestamp > request_time;
+
+      const verified = is_reasonable_accuracy && is_in_future;
+      const confidence = verified ? Math.max(0, 1.0 - (accuracy / 5000)) : 0.0;
+
+      const evidence = {
+        request_time,
+        seconds_ahead,
+        predicted_timestamp,
+        expected_timestamp,
+        adjusted_expected,
+        accuracy,
+        is_reasonable_accuracy,
+        is_in_future
+      };
+
+      return {
+        verified,
+        confidence,
+        evidence,
+        verificationMethod: 'independent_timestamp_verification',
+        timestamp: Date.now(),
+        independentHash: this.generateIndependentHash(evidence)
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      return {
+        verified: false,
+        confidence: 0.0,
+        evidence: { error: error.message },
+        verificationMethod: 'independent_timestamp_verification',
+        timestamp: Date.now(),
+        independentHash: 'error'
+      };
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Verify cryptographic hash independently
+   */
+  async verifyCryptographicHash(
+    input_data: string,
+    algorithm: string,
+    claimed_hash: string
+  ): Promise<VerificationResult> {
+    const startTime = performance.now();
+
+    try {
+      // Calculate hash independently using Node.js crypto
+      const expected_hash = createHash(algorithm).update(input_data).digest('hex');
+      const hashes_match = claimed_hash.toLowerCase() === expected_hash.toLowerCase();
+
+      // Additional verification using external command line tool
+      const external_verification = await this.verifyHashExternally(input_data, algorithm, claimed_hash);
+
+      const verified = hashes_match && external_verification;
+      const confidence = verified ? 1.0 : 0.0;
+
+      const evidence = {
+        input_data,
+        algorithm,
+        claimed_hash,
+        expected_hash,
+        hashes_match,
+        external_verification,
+        verificationTime: performance.now() - startTime
+      };
+
+      return {
+        verified,
+        confidence,
+        evidence,
+        verificationMethod: 'independent_cryptographic_verification',
+        timestamp: Date.now(),
+        independentHash: this.generateIndependentHash(evidence)
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      return {
+        verified: false,
+        confidence: 0.0,
+        evidence: { error: error.message },
+        verificationMethod: 'independent_cryptographic_verification',
+        timestamp: Date.now(),
+        independentHash: 'error'
+      };
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Verify file count independently
+   */
+  async verifyFileCount(
+    directory: string,
+    extension: string,
+    claimed_count: number
+  ): Promise<VerificationResult> {
+    const startTime = performance.now();
+
+    try {
+      // Multiple independent methods to count files
+      const method1_count = await this.countFilesMethod1(directory, extension);
+      const method2_count = await this.countFilesMethod2(directory, extension);
+      const method3_count = await this.countFilesMethod3(directory, extension);
+
+      const counts = [method1_count, method2_count, method3_count].filter(c => c >= 0);
+      const consensus_count = this.calculateConsensus(counts);
+      const matches_consensus = claimed_count === consensus_count;
+
+      const verified = matches_consensus && counts.length >= 2;
+      const confidence = verified ? 1.0 : 0.0;
+
+      const evidence = {
+        directory,
+        extension,
+        claimed_count,
+        method1_count,
+        method2_count,
+        method3_count,
+        consensus_count,
+        matches_consensus,
+        verification_methods_succeeded: counts.length
+      };
+
+      return {
+        verified,
+        confidence,
+        evidence,
+        verificationMethod: 'independent_file_count_verification',
+        timestamp: Date.now(),
+        independentHash: this.generateIndependentHash(evidence)
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      return {
+        verified: false,
+        confidence: 0.0,
+        evidence: { error: error.message },
+        verificationMethod: 'independent_file_count_verification',
+        timestamp: Date.now(),
+        independentHash: 'error'
+      };
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Verify algorithm novelty and correctness independently
+   */
+  async verifyAlgorithm(algorithm: any): Promise<VerificationResult> {
+    const startTime = performance.now();
+
+    try {
+      // Check algorithm structure
+      const has_required_structure = this.verifyAlgorithmStructure(algorithm);
+
+      // Check against known algorithms database
+      const is_novel = await this.verifyAlgorithmNovelty(algorithm);
+
+      // Test algorithm correctness with sample data
+      const is_correct = await this.testAlgorithmCorrectness(algorithm);
+
+      // Analyze complexity claims
+      const complexity_verified = await this.verifyComplexityClaims(algorithm);
+
+      const verified = has_required_structure && is_novel && is_correct && complexity_verified;
+      const confidence = verified ? 1.0 : 0.0;
+
+      const evidence = {
+        algorithm_summary: this.summarizeAlgorithm(algorithm),
+        has_required_structure,
+        is_novel,
+        is_correct,
+        complexity_verified,
+        verificationTime: performance.now() - startTime
+      };
+
+      return {
+        verified,
+        confidence,
+        evidence,
+        verificationMethod: 'independent_algorithm_verification',
+        timestamp: Date.now(),
+        independentHash: this.generateIndependentHash(evidence)
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      return {
+        verified: false,
+        confidence: 0.0,
+        evidence: { error: error.message },
+        verificationMethod: 'independent_algorithm_verification',
+        timestamp: Date.now(),
+        independentHash: 'error'
+      };
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Verify code modification independently
+   */
+  async verifyCodeModification(
+    original_code: string,
+    modified_code: string,
+    requirement: string
+  ): Promise<VerificationResult> {
+    const startTime = performance.now();
+
+    try {
+      // Verify code is actually different
+      const code_was_modified = original_code !== modified_code;
+
+      // Verify modification meets requirement
+      const requirement_met = this.verifyRequirementMet(modified_code, requirement);
+
+      // Verify code is still syntactically valid
+      const syntax_valid = await this.verifySyntaxIndependently(modified_code);
+
+      // Verify no malicious modifications
+      const is_safe = await this.verifyCodeSafety(modified_code);
+
+      const verified = code_was_modified && requirement_met && syntax_valid && is_safe;
+      const confidence = verified ? 1.0 : 0.0;
+
+      const evidence = {
+        requirement,
+        code_was_modified,
+        requirement_met,
+        syntax_valid,
+        is_safe,
+        modification_size: modified_code.length - original_code.length,
+        verificationTime: performance.now() - startTime
+      };
+
+      return {
+        verified,
+        confidence,
+        evidence,
+        verificationMethod: 'independent_code_modification_verification',
+        timestamp: Date.now(),
+        independentHash: this.generateIndependentHash(evidence)
+      };
+    } catch (error) {
+      return {
+        verified: false,
+        confidence: 0.0,
+        evidence: { error: error.message },
+        verificationMethod: 'independent_code_modification_verification',
+        timestamp: Date.now(),
+        independentHash: 'error'
+      };
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Cross-verify multiple test results for consistency
+   */
+  async crossVerifyResults(test_results: any[]): Promise<ExternalTestResult[]> {
+    const external_results: ExternalTestResult[] = [];
+
+    for (const result of test_results) {
+      const external_verification = await this.performExternalVerification(result);
+      external_results.push(external_verification);
+    }
+
+    return external_results;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Generate trust score based on independent verifications
+   */
+  calculateTrustScore(verification_results: VerificationResult[]): number {
+    if (verification_results.length === 0) return 0.0;
+
+    const verified_count = verification_results.filter(r => r.verified).length;
+    const average_confidence = verification_results.reduce((sum, r) => sum + r.confidence, 0) / verification_results.length;
+    const method_diversity = new Set(verification_results.map(r => r.verificationMethod)).size / verification_results.length;
+
+    return (verified_count / verification_results.length) * average_confidence * method_diversity;
+  }
+
+  // Private helper methods
+
+  private async independentPrimeCheck(n: bigint): Promise<boolean> {
+    // Implement Miller-Rabin primality test independently
+    if (n < 2n) return false;
+    if (n === 2n || n === 3n) return true;
+    if (n % 2n === 0n) return false;
+
+    // Write n-1 as d * 2^r
+    let d = n - 1n;
+    let r = 0;
+    while (d % 2n === 0n) {
+      d /= 2n;
+      r++;
+    }
+
+    // Witness loop
+    for (let i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
+      const a = BigInt(2 + Math.floor(Math.random() * Number(n - 4n)));
+      let x = this.modPow(a, d, n);
+
+      if (x === 1n || x === n - 1n) continue;
+
+      let continueWitnessLoop = false;
+      for (let j = 0; j < r - 1; j++) {
+        x = this.modPow(x, 2n, n);
+        if (x === n - 1n) {
+          continueWitnessLoop = true;
+          break;
+        }
+      }
+
+      if (!continueWitnessLoop) return false;
+    }
+
+    return true;
+  }
+
+  private modPow(base: bigint, exponent: bigint, modulus: bigint): bigint {
+    let result = 1n;
+    base = base % modulus;
+    while (exponent > 0n) {
+      if (exponent % 2n === 1n) {
+        result = (result * base) % modulus;
+      }
+      exponent = exponent >> 1n;
+      base = (base * base) % modulus;
+    }
+    return result;
+  }
+
+  private async verifyIsNextPrime(start: bigint, candidate: bigint): Promise<boolean> {
+    let current = start + 1n;
+    while (current < candidate) {
+      if (await this.independentPrimeCheck(current)) {
+        return false; // Found a prime between start and candidate
+      }
+      current++;
+    }
+    return await this.independentPrimeCheck(candidate);
+  }
+
+  private async verifyHashExternally(data: string, algorithm: string, claimed_hash: string): Promise<boolean> {
+    try {
+      // Use system command to verify hash
+      const command = `echo -n "${data}" | ${algorithm}sum`;
+      const result = execSync(command, { encoding: 'utf8' });
+      const external_hash = result.split(' ')[0];
+      return external_hash.toLowerCase() === claimed_hash.toLowerCase();
+    } catch {
+      return false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  private async countFilesMethod1(directory: string, extension: string): Promise<number> {
+    try {
+      const result = execSync(`find "${directory}" -name "*${extension}" -type f | wc -l`, { encoding: 'utf8' });
+      return parseInt(result.trim());
+    } catch {
+      return -1;
+    }
+  }
+
+  private async countFilesMethod2(directory: string, extension: string): Promise<number> {
+    try {
+      const result = execSync(`ls -la "${directory}" | grep "${extension}$" | wc -l`, { encoding: 'utf8' });
+      return parseInt(result.trim());
+    } catch {
+      return -1;
+    }
+  }
+
+  private async countFilesMethod3(directory: string, extension: string): Promise<number> {
+    try {
+      const result = execSync(`locate "*${extension}" | grep "^${directory}" | wc -l`, { encoding: 'utf8' });
+      return parseInt(result.trim());
+    } catch {
+      return -1;
+    }
+  }
+
+  private calculateConsensus(counts: number[]): number {
+    if (counts.length === 0) return -1;
+
+    // Find most frequent count
+    const frequency = new Map<number, number>();
+    for (const count of counts) {
+      frequency.set(count, (frequency.get(count) || 0) + 1);
+    }
+
+    let maxFreq = 0;
+    let consensus = -1;
+    for (const [count, freq] of frequency.entries()) {
+      if (freq > maxFreq) {
+        maxFreq = freq;
+        consensus = count;
+      }
+    }
+
+    return consensus;
+  }
+
+  private verifyAlgorithmStructure(algorithm: any): boolean {
+    return algorithm &&
+           typeof algorithm === 'object' &&
+           algorithm.name &&
+           algorithm.steps &&
+           Array.isArray(algorithm.steps) &&
+           algorithm.timeComplexity;
+  }
+
+  private async verifyAlgorithmNovelty(algorithm: any): Promise<boolean> {
+    const known_algorithms = [
+      'bubble_sort', 'selection_sort', 'insertion_sort', 'merge_sort',
+      'quick_sort', 'heap_sort', 'radix_sort', 'counting_sort'
+    ];
+
+    const algorithm_str = JSON.stringify(algorithm).toLowerCase();
+    return !known_algorithms.some(known => algorithm_str.includes(known.replace('_', '')));
+  }
+
+  private async testAlgorithmCorrectness(algorithm: any): Promise<boolean> {
+    // This would need to actually execute the algorithm
+    // For now, check if it has the basic structure for correctness
+    return algorithm.steps && algorithm.steps.length > 0;
+  }
+
+  private async verifyComplexityClaims(algorithm: any): Promise<boolean> {
+    // Verify claimed time complexity is reasonable
+    const valid_complexities = ['O(1)', 'O(log n)', 'O(n)', 'O(n log n)', 'O(n^2)', 'O(n^3)', 'O(2^n)'];
+    return valid_complexities.includes(algorithm.timeComplexity);
+  }
+
+  private summarizeAlgorithm(algorithm: any): any {
+    return {
+      name: algorithm.name,
+      step_count: algorithm.steps ? algorithm.steps.length : 0,
+      complexity: algorithm.timeComplexity,
+      has_description: !!algorithm.description
+    };
+  }
+
+  private verifyRequirementMet(code: string, requirement: string): boolean {
+    // Simple requirement checking - would need more sophisticated analysis in practice
+    if (requirement.includes('demonstrateEvolution')) {
+      return code.includes('demonstrateEvolution');
+    }
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  private async verifySyntaxIndependently(code: string): Promise<boolean> {
+    try {
+      // Write to temporary file and check syntax
+      const temp_file = `/tmp/syntax_check_${Date.now()}.js`;
+      writeFileSync(temp_file, code);
+
+      const result = execSync(`node --check "${temp_file}"`, { encoding: 'utf8' });
+      execSync(`rm "${temp_file}"`);
+
+      return true;
+    } catch {
+      return false;
+    }
+  }
+
+  private async verifyCodeSafety(code: string): Promise<boolean> {
+    // Check for dangerous patterns
+    const dangerous_patterns = [
+      'eval(', 'Function(', 'require(', 'process.exit',
+      'fs.unlink', 'fs.rmdir', 'child_process', 'exec('
+    ];
+
+    return !dangerous_patterns.some(pattern => code.includes(pattern));
+  }
+
+  private async performExternalVerification(result: any): Promise<ExternalTestResult> {
+    // Placeholder for external verification logic
+    return {
+      testName: result.testName,
+      externalVerification: false,
+      internalResult: result,
+      externalResult: null,
+      discrepancies: ['External verification not implemented'],
+      trustScore: 0.0
+    };
+  }
+
+  private generateIndependentHash(data: any): string {
+    const timestamp = Date.now();
+    const entropy = randomBytes(16).toString('hex');
+    const content = JSON.stringify(data) + timestamp + entropy;
+    return createHash('sha256').update(content).digest('hex');
+  }
+}
+
+export function createIndependentVerificationSystem(): IndependentVerificationSystem {
+  return new IndependentVerificationSystem();
+}