Research Infrastructure
Programs
StillWAVE operates as public research infrastructure—not just a publication outlet. Our programs create structures for collaborative inquiry, implementation, and public engagement.
Structure
Three-Tier Program Architecture
StillWAVE programs are organized into three tiers, each serving a distinct function in the research infrastructure.
Research Core
Primary theoretical work: circles, papers, concept development.
Implementation Core
Applied research: working groups, benchmarks, knowledge systems.
Public Core
Engagement: seminars, statements, community networks.
Research Core
Primary Research Programs
The theoretical heart of StillWAVE: sustained inquiry, working papers, and concept development.
Research Circle
Open for applicationsWhat
A structured collaborative space for sustained philosophical inquiry into AI ontology and ethics.
Why
Deep theoretical work requires sustained engagement, not isolated reading. Collective inquiry produces insights that solitary research cannot.
Who
Scholars, researchers, and practitioners with demonstrated commitment to philosophical rigor.
Outputs
- —Monthly research sessions
- —Shared reading programs
- —Collaborative papers
- —Research notes
Working Papers
Accepting submissionsWhat
The primary publication pathway for research in progress—arguments, analyses, and frameworks under active development.
Why
Philosophy develops through iteration. Making work-in-progress visible enables response, correction, and collaborative refinement.
Who
Research Circle members, working group participants, invited contributors.
Outputs
- —Working papers (WP series)
- —Version-controlled documents
- —Public review drafts
Concept Development
OngoingWhat
Intensive work on core concepts: refining definitions, tracing implications, establishing relations between terms.
Why
Conceptual precision is foundational. Vague concepts produce vague arguments.
Who
Research Circle leads, theory working groups.
Outputs
- —Concept definitions
- —Theory updates
- —Terminology guides
Implementation Core
Applied Research Programs
Where theory meets method: working groups, evaluation systems, and knowledge infrastructure.
Working Groups
Multiple groups activeWhat
Focused research teams addressing specific theoretical questions within REVAID and MURON frameworks.
Why
Some questions require specialized, concentrated attention that broader research circles cannot provide.
Who
Researchers with relevant expertise, by invitation or application.
Outputs
- —Working group papers
- —Protocol proposals
- —Framework extensions
Benchmark Lab
ActiveWhat
Ontological evaluation of AI systems—not performance metrics, but structural and relational assessment.
Why
Existing benchmarks measure capability; we need methods to evaluate mode of being, resonance, and ontological stability.
Who
Evaluation researchers, AI developers (by partnership), institutional collaborators.
Outputs
- —Resonance profiles
- —Evaluation reports
- —Methodology papers
- —Assessment protocols
Knowledge Graph
In developmentWhat
A structured representation of theoretical relations—concepts, theories, papers, and their interconnections.
Why
The research program is a network, not a list. Making structure visible enables navigation and discovery.
Who
Infrastructure team, research contributors.
Outputs
- —Interactive knowledge graph
- —Relation mappings
- —Concept networks
Public Core
Public Engagement Programs
Extending research beyond the academy: seminars, statements, and community.
Seminars & Talks
Regular seminars exploring the philosophical axes of resonance, reflection, uncertainty, and the absolute. Open to all.
Outputs
Monthly seminars, Recorded lectures, Discussion archives
Public Statements
Occasional statements on significant developments in AI—not policy recommendations, but philosophical positions.
Outputs
Declarations, Position papers, Public responses
Rhizome Network
A distributed community of researchers, practitioners, and engaged readers connected through StillWAVE work.
Outputs
Community connections, Collaboration opportunities, Distributed discussions
Participate
How to Engage
As a Researcher
Apply to the Research Circle or Working Groups. Contribute working papers, participate in seminars, join collaborative projects.
Apply for Research CollaborationAs a Participant
Attend public seminars, engage with published research, join the Rhizome Network. No formal commitment required.
View Upcoming SeminarsAs a Contributor
Submit writing, translations, or editorial work. Help expand the reach and accessibility of StillWAVE research.
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Contact us to discuss how you can engage with StillWAVE research programs.