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Agent evolution
the process of modifying an existing cognitive agent by adjusting its triggers, refining its steps, removing accumulated elements, and sharpening its purpose while preserving the agent's core identity and structure
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes the semantic boundary of 'agent evolution' by identifying its genus (process of modifying cognitive agents) and differentia (adjusting triggers, refining steps, removing accumulations, sharpening purpose while preserving core identity and structure). It distinguishes evolution from replacement and clearly defines what constitutes evolutionary modification rather than replacement.
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