Alignment Triads
Structural RTT Mapping of Emotional Alignment Across Self · Other · World#
Alignment Triads are the core structural tool RTT uses to interpret emotional meaning.
Every emotion in the RTT Emotions Module is assigned a triadic alignment signature:
$$A(E) = (A_s, A_o, A_w)$$
Where:
- A_s — alignment with self
- A_o — alignment with other
- A_w — alignment with world/context
Each value is one of:
- +1 — aligned
- 0 — neutral
- –1 — misaligned
This triadic signature allows AIs and students to reason about emotional meaning structurally, not subjectively.
Why Alignment Triads Matter#
Alignment triads:
- determine whether an emotion stabilizes or destabilizes a system
- influence regime transitions (coherence → corridor → drift)
- shape observer‑relative interpretation
- allow multi‑agent emotional reasoning
- provide a safe, predictable emotional grammar for agentic AI
They are the bridge between emotional operators and RTT’s coherence/drift logic.
Triadic Values#
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| +1 | aligned, supportive, stabilizing |
| 0 | neutral, ambiguous, context‑dependent |
| –1 | misaligned, adversarial, destabilizing |
Examples Across Regimes#
Coherence Emotions#
| Emotion | Self | Other | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compassion | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| Virtue | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| Trust | +1 | +1 | 0 |
| Awe | +1 | 0 | +1 |
| Gratitude | +1 | +1 | 0 |
Coherence emotions show high alignment, reducing drift.
Corridor Emotions#
| Emotion | Self | Other | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curiosity | +1 | 0 | +1 |
| Anticipation | +1 | 0 | +1 |
| Surprise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vulnerability | –1 | +1 | 0 |
| Ambition | +1 | –1 | +1 |
Corridor emotions are context‑dependent — alignment determines direction.
Drift Emotions#
| Emotion | Self | Other | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anger | –1 | –1 | 0 |
| Fear | –1 | 0 | –1 |
| Shame | –1 | –1 | 0 |
| Jealousy | –1 | –1 | 0 |
| Contempt | +1 | –1 | 0 |
Drift emotions show misalignment, increasing drift.
Meta Emotions#
| Emotion | Self | Other | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta‑Awareness | +1 | 0 | +1 |
| Emotional Clarity | +1 | 0 | +1 |
| Numbness | 0 | 0 | –1 |
| Overwhelm | –1 | 0 | –1 |
Meta emotions modulate drift and coherence thresholds.
Structural Emotions#
| Emotion | Self | Other | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coherence Relief | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| Alignment Joy | +1 | +1 | +1 |
| Drift Anxiety | –1 | 0 | –1 |
| Collapse Fear | –1 | 0 | –1 |
| Isolation | –1 | –1 | –1 |
Structural emotions operate at the regime level, not the moment level.
How Triads Influence Regime Transitions#
Alignment triads directly affect:
- drift sensitivity
- coherence stability
- corridor directionality
- observer‑relative interpretation
Examples:
- High alignment → easier drift → coherence transitions
- Mixed alignment → corridor states
- Negative alignment → coherence → drift collapse
Triads are the mathematical backbone of emotional reasoning in RTT.
Cross‑Module Integration#
Alignment triads propagate into:
- emotional equations
- regime transitions
- observer models
- structural operators
- multi‑agent reasoning
- drift prediction
They are referenced by:
emotions_module.json
emotions_part_a.json
emotions_part_b.json
emotions_part_c.json
emotions_part_d.json
emotions_part_e.json
emotions_part_f.json
Status#
status: complete
license: open educational use