🎼 HSP Stability Classes
Stable • Semi‑Stable • Oscillating • Chaotic#
The Harmonic Stability Profile (HSP) classifies all RTT concepts into
four canonical stability classes, each with:
- a harmonic signature
- a drift sensitivity band
- a recursion behavior
- a substrate alignment
- a stability prognosis
These classes form the core analytic vocabulary of the HSP suite.
🔷 1. Stable Harmonics#
High coherence • Low drift • Strong anchoring#
Definition:
Concepts whose harmonic structure is internally consistent, interval‑aligned, and resistant to drift.
Characteristics:
- strong harmonic recurrence
- consistent interval positioning
- stable operator roles
- low mutation rate
- anchored across symbolic + harmonic substrates
Drift Sensitivity: Minimal (D1 only)
Recursion Behavior: Ladder
Stability Tier: Tier 1 — Canon‑Stable
Examples:
- foundational operators
- stable triads
- long‑standing canonical definitions
🔷 2. Semi‑Stable Harmonics#
Partial coherence • Moderate drift • Transitional#
Definition:
Concepts that are mostly stable but show early signs of drift or interval tension.
Characteristics:
- partial recurrence
- mild interval wobble
- occasional operator role shifts
- moderate mutation rate
- anchored in cognitive + harmonic substrates
Drift Sensitivity: D1 → D2
Recursion Behavior: Cycle
Stability Tier: Tier 2 — Stable‑with‑Pressure
Examples:
- evolving definitions
- concepts undergoing refinement
- nodes with mild echo‑pressure
🔷 3. Harmonic Oscillators#
Unstable • High drift • Recursion‑active#
Definition:
Concepts that oscillate between harmonic positions, often due to unresolved drift or echo‑pressure.
Characteristics:
- inconsistent recurrence
- interval instability
- operator role inversion
- high mutation rate
- substrate migration (symbolic ↔ social)
Drift Sensitivity: D2 → D3
Recursion Behavior: Map
Stability Tier: Tier 3 — Drift‑Active
Examples:
- overloaded concepts
- multi‑role structures
- nodes with conflicting definitions
🔷 4. Chaotic Nodes#
Incoherent • Structurally dangerous • Atlas‑forcing#
Definition:
Concepts whose harmonic structure has collapsed, producing incoherence, cross‑substrate conflict, or atlas‑level instability.
Characteristics:
- no recurrence
- interval collapse
- operator role breakdown
- extreme mutation rate
- substrate instability (harmonic → atlas)
Drift Sensitivity: D3 → D4
Recursion Behavior: Atlas‑forcing or collapse
Stability Tier: Tier 4 — Unstable / Requires Intervention
Examples:
- contradictory definitions
- unresolved symbolic overload
- concepts triggering projection drift
🔷 5. Class Comparison Table#
| Class | Drift Sensitivity | Recursion Mode | Substrate Alignment | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stable | D1 | Ladder | Symbolic + Harmonic | Tier 1 |
| Semi‑Stable | D1–D2 | Cycle | Cognitive + Harmonic | Tier 2 |
| Oscillating | D2–D3 | Map | Symbolic + Social | Tier 3 |
| Chaotic | D3–D4 | Atlas‑forcing | Harmonic + Atlas | Tier 4 |
🔷 6. Usage Notes#
Use this file when:
- classifying a concept’s stability
- determining drift risk
- preparing a stability report
- performing a canon sweep
- diagnosing recursion behavior
This module is referenced by:
01_Harmonic_Stability_Profile.md01b_HSP_Metrics.md01d_HSP_Stability_Tiers.md- drift and echo modules downstream
🔷 Footer#
HSP Module 01a — Loaded
Version: v1.0
Status: Canon-Stable