§4. Action
Action defines how agents interact with their extended mind system. It is the dynamic aspect of the framework — where memory becomes reality.
Pipeline
Every idea follows a pipeline from inception to execution:
Idea → Capture → Definition → Scaffolding → Execution → Registry
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Idea | Something emerges — from conversation, reading, observation, experience. Not yet recorded. |
| Capture | The idea is registered in the system. It now exists as a component the system can remember and act upon. |
| Definition | The idea is developed into a spec — its purpose, scope, and structure are articulated. |
| Scaffolding | The project structure is created: protocols, tracking, initial artifacts. |
| Execution | Active work. Agents (H, NH, HNH) produce artifacts — code, writing, designs, research. |
| Registry | What was done is logged. The activity log grows. The feedback loop closes. |
Decision points exist between stages. Not every idea becomes a project. Not every defined project gets built. These decisions are made by the operator (H agent), informed by the system’s memory.