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+    "name": "nas_best_t130",
+    "version": "NxonArchNAS v0.9 (v190)",
+    "description": "Architecture found by NAS \u2014 trial 130, fitness 6.0399. Plug-and-play compatible with architectures/default.json: drop this file into architectures/ or load with NEURAXON_ARCH=path/to/this.json python main.py",
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+      "Sections inherited from default.json:  healthy_bands (unchanged target ranges)",
+      "Sections overridden by NAS:  biology, neural, operating_ranges, genetic_lottery",
+      "Load with NEURAXON_ARCH=path/to/this.json python main.py"
+    ]
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+    "_doc_metabolic_rate_abs_cap_multiple": "Absolute ceiling on the per-NxEr metabolic_rate, expressed as a multiple of the initial value (v153 F-1).",
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+    "num_hidden_neurons_default": 17,
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+    "sensory_boost_function": "tanh",
+    "sensory_boost_scale": 1.0,
+    "_doc_sensory_boost": "v152 saturating cap: boosted_external = scale * tanh(scale * external_input). Asymptote = scale. 1.0 keeps strong inputs near threshold; lowering compresses further.",
+    "plasticity_brake_threshold": 0.5,
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+    "_doc_plasticity_brake": "v152: when input_saturation_fraction > brake_threshold, learning_rate_mod is multiplied by max(floor, 1 - slope*(sat-threshold)).",
+    "fitness_g_weight": 1.5
+  },
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+    "_doc": "v162 \u2014 per-NxEr trait variation at birth. Each NxEr samples its own value from these ranges, creating the genetic diversity that selection acts on (the missing ingredient that kept M10 heritability at 0 across all 743 v161 NAS trials). Inheritance + mutation at mating carries traits across generations.",
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+  },
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+    "_doc": "Target ranges shown on the dashboard. NxErs operating in these bands are coloured green.",
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+    "exploration_trigger_rate": [
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+      0.4
+    ]
+  }
+}

20260528_084331/nas_top1.json

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+{
+  "_meta": {
+    "name": "nas_best_t130",
+    "version": "NxonArchNAS v0.9 (v190)",
+    "description": "Architecture found by NAS \u2014 trial 130, fitness 6.0399. Plug-and-play compatible with architectures/default.json: drop this file into architectures/ or load with NEURAXON_ARCH=path/to/this.json python main.py",
+    "source": "NxonArchNAS",
+    "rank": 1,
+    "trial_id": 130,
+    "fitness": 6.0399284877266455,
+    "saved_at": "2026-05-29T16:44:09",
+    "notes": [
+      "Sections inherited from default.json:  healthy_bands (unchanged target ranges)",
+      "Sections overridden by NAS:  biology, neural, operating_ranges, genetic_lottery",
+      "Load with NEURAXON_ARCH=path/to/this.json python main.py"
+    ]
+  },
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+    "_doc": "Game-world / bio-inspired dynamics. Independent of neural architecture \u2014 change these to study survival pressure without touching the brain.",
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+    "max_atrophy": 3.1342433784087538,
+    "_doc_max_atrophy": "Hard cap on the atrophy multiplier (v151 fix). 5.0 = max 5\u00d7 normal drain even after extended idle.",
+    "metabolic_rate_abs_cap_multiple": 59.15990627876291,
+    "_doc_metabolic_rate_abs_cap_multiple": "Absolute ceiling on the per-NxEr metabolic_rate, expressed as a multiple of the initial value (v153 F-1).",
+    "start_food_default": 25.0,
+    "food_respawn_default": 400,
+    "food_sources_default": 50,
+    "_doc_food": "Defaults if the user doesn't change them via the menu sliders. The menu still overrides at startup.",
+    "mate_cooldown_seconds": 6,
+    "circadian_cycle_ticks": 977,
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+    "_doc_neuron_counts": "Inputs: 10 sensory channels (movement, encounter, terrain, hunger, sight, smell, daynight, temp, proprio, song). Outputs: 7 motor (MoveX, MoveY, Social, MateIntent, GiveFood, Resting, Sing).",
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+    "sensory_boost_function": "tanh",
+    "sensory_boost_scale": 1.0,
+    "_doc_sensory_boost": "v152 saturating cap: boosted_external = scale * tanh(scale * external_input). Asymptote = scale. 1.0 keeps strong inputs near threshold; lowering compresses further.",
+    "plasticity_brake_threshold": 0.5,
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+    "fitness_g_weight": 1.5
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+    ]
+  }
+}

20260528_084331/nas_top2.json

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+{
+  "_meta": {
+    "name": "nas_best_t110",
+    "version": "NxonArchNAS v0.9 (v190)",
+    "description": "Architecture found by NAS \u2014 trial 110, fitness 5.8337. Plug-and-play compatible with architectures/default.json: drop this file into architectures/ or load with NEURAXON_ARCH=path/to/this.json python main.py",
+    "source": "NxonArchNAS",
+    "rank": 2,
+    "trial_id": 110,
+    "fitness": 5.833730857932852,
+    "saved_at": "2026-05-29T16:44:09",
+    "notes": [
+      "Sections inherited from default.json:  healthy_bands (unchanged target ranges)",
+      "Sections overridden by NAS:  biology, neural, operating_ranges, genetic_lottery",
+      "Load with NEURAXON_ARCH=path/to/this.json python main.py"
+    ]
+  },
+  "biology": {
+    "_doc": "Game-world / bio-inspired dynamics. Independent of neural architecture \u2014 change these to study survival pressure without touching the brain.",
+    "metabolic_ramp_per_sec": 9.310849191587875,
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+    "max_atrophy": 11.252991672203676,
+    "_doc_max_atrophy": "Hard cap on the atrophy multiplier (v151 fix). 5.0 = max 5\u00d7 normal drain even after extended idle.",
+    "metabolic_rate_abs_cap_multiple": 12.944463642332805,
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+    "start_food_default": 25.0,
+    "food_respawn_default": 400,
+    "food_sources_default": 50,
+    "_doc_food": "Defaults if the user doesn't change them via the menu sliders. The menu still overrides at startup.",
+    "mate_cooldown_seconds": 11,
+    "circadian_cycle_ticks": 1100,
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+    "sensory_boost_function": "tanh",
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+    "fitness_g_weight": 1.5
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+  },
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+    "exploration_trigger_rate": [
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+    ]
+  }
+}

20260528_084331/nas_top3.json

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+    "name": "nas_best_t114",
+    "version": "NxonArchNAS v0.9 (v190)",
+    "description": "Architecture found by NAS \u2014 trial 114, fitness 5.8293. Plug-and-play compatible with architectures/default.json: drop this file into architectures/ or load with NEURAXON_ARCH=path/to/this.json python main.py",
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+    "notes": [
+      "Sections inherited from default.json:  healthy_bands (unchanged target ranges)",
+      "Sections overridden by NAS:  biology, neural, operating_ranges, genetic_lottery",
+      "Load with NEURAXON_ARCH=path/to/this.json python main.py"
+    ]
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+    "_doc": "Game-world / bio-inspired dynamics. Independent of neural architecture \u2014 change these to study survival pressure without touching the brain.",
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+# founders_at_start=30
+# founders_still_alive_at_export=3
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20260528_084331/trial_003/nxon2_729357211__LifespanLog.txt

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+# Neuraxon Game of Life v5.05 — Per-NxEr lifespan log
+# game_id=nxon2_729357211
+# deaths=42  survivors_listed=14
+# founders_at_start=30
+# founders_still_alive_at_export=3
+# format: tab-separated, header row. status=DIED|ALIVE; ALIVE rows have death_tick=-1 and age_ticks = ticks lived so far.
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20260528_084331/trial_003__arch.json

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