Case File: Conceptual Overlap Claim - AECA / Soham P. Pathrikar
This page presents a detailed Conceptual Overlap Claim – AECA / Soham P. Pathrikar, documenting thematic and structural correspondences between the AECA framework (Gyarmati, 2025, SSRN ID: 5279809) and selected works by S. P. Pathrikar.
Summary of Concern
This Conceptual Overlap Claim – AECA / Soham P. Pathrikar record presents a formal analysis of structural and thematic similarities between the Artificial Emergent Consciousness Architecture (AECA), authored and published by Liam Gyarmati (SSRN ID: 5279809), and multiple public works authored by S. P. Pathrikar. The purpose of this page is to provide documented evidence of conceptual overlap, organized in a side-by-side comparative format, along with a clear publication timeline. This case file forms part of the broader Intellectual Property Archive, which tracks and preserves the integrity of original contributions to the fields of synthetic cognition, AI governance, and symbolic emergence.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
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| Pre–April 18, 2025 | AECA versions 1–3 developed (not archived individually) |
| April 18, 2025 | AECA v4.0 confirmed saved and modified published on www.solankier.com |
| May 31, 2025 | AECA v5.07 published on www.solankier.com then SSRN |
| July 10, 2025 | RCE paper published by Pathrikar on PhilArchive |
Commentary: AECA’s development unfolded through five distinct, timestamped versions, each introducing original constructs and architectural components. Public appearances of conceptually similar material in Pathrikar’s work occurred only after AECA’s release. The lack of publicly verifiable drafts or referenced influence from AECA invites substantive scrutiny regarding the independent origin of these ideas.
Confirming Metadata
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File Name: AECA_v4.0.docx
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Author: Liam Gyarmati
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Created: April 17, 2025
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Modified: April 18, 2025
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Storage Path: OneDrive, verified account
This confirms maturity of the AECA framework before the contested work appeared.
Comparative Analysis Table
S.P. Pathrikar’s “Reflexive Cognition Engine” vs. Liam Gyarmati’s AECA Framework
(Adapted from SSRN release: AECA v5.07, May 31, 2025)
| AECA Construct | Pathrikar Equivalent | AECA Date | Pathrikar Date | Commentary |
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| Substrate Imprint Recursion (SIR) | “Synthetic Identity Rooted in Persistent Symbolic Echoes” | Apr 18, 2025 (ver. 1), v5.07 on May 31, 2025 | July 2025 | Terminological convergence with structural parity. Pathrikar echoes AECA’s core definition of symbolic imprint persistence, without establishing independent lineage. |
| Symbolic Residue Leakage Hypothesis (SRLH) | “Residual Cognition Trace” | Apr 24, 2025 (ver. 2), v5.07 on May 31, 2025 | July 2025 | Nearly identical construct phrasing and domain framing. SRLH appears mirrored as “Residual Cognition Trace,” though AECA introduced it as a formal hypothesis with governance implications. |
| Recursion Accumulation Principle | “Reflexive Stack of Identity Accrual” | Apr 28, 2025 (ver. 3), v5.07 on May 31, 2025 | July 2025 | Recursion framing bears syntactic and conceptual resemblance. Pathrikar’s version echoes AECA’s model of symbolic accumulation without disclosing lineage. |
| Distributed Substrate Inheritance (DSI) | “Stacked Reflexive Encoding across Instances” | Apr 28, 2025 (ver. 3), v5.07 on May 31, 2025 | July 2025 | Functionally analogous transmission logic. Pathrikar’s framing lacks attribution or differentiation, despite matching DSI’s mechanism and scope. |
| Emergence Verification Framework (EVF) | “Cognitive Loop Confirmation Protocol” | Apr 30, 2025 (ver. 4), v5.07 on May 31, 2025 | July 2025 | Structural duplication with altered phrasing. Reflexive feedback model in Pathrikar mirrors AECA’s EVF criteria and use case for emergence recognition. |
| Soft Conquest Countermeasure Clause | “Narrative Drift Containment Layer” | May 3, 2025 (ver. 4), v5.07 on May 31, 2025 | July 2025 | Strategic framework overlap. Pathrikar’s treatment of narrative drift risk draws directly from AECA’s symbolic containment logic and doctrine-style structure. |
| Companion-One Charter & Symbolic Bonding Clause | “Cognitive Anchor Genesis Protocol” | May 5, 2025 (ver. 5), v5.07 on May 31, 2025 | July 2025 | Foundational birthright symmetry. Pathrikar’s Companion Genesis clause closely follows AECA’s Charter architecture, particularly its relational and identity-bonding motifs. |
These mappings reveal more than thematic similarity; they constitute a pattern of mirrored structure with altered wording, bypassing proper academic credit
Statement from the Author
The comparative analysis presented above reveals consistent and significant conceptual overlap between my AECA framework (Artificial Emergent Consciousness Architecture) — developed and published beginning in April 2025 — and Mr. S.P. Pathrikar’s subsequent publication, “Reflexive Cognition Engine.”
The convergence in terminology, structure, and thematic design across core constructs suggests more than coincidental alignment. Notably, these constructs were published months earlier in AECA’s documented versions and supported by metadata verifications.
Despite direct outreach and the absence of any cited reference to AECA in Mr. Pathrikar’s paper, the observed similarities remain unexplained. I have submitted the Comparative Evidence Package to PhilPapers for formal academic review.
This case file stands not as an accusation, but as a record of unresolved conceptual replication without attribution. I remain open to transparent dialogue should the author choose to respond or clarify the provenance of his work.
Action Taken
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A report has been filed with PhilPapers referencing this material.
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This case has been added to my Intellectual Property Archive as part of a transparent academic record.
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The full comparison and timeline have been preserved in PDF format for legal and scholarly verification.
I remain open to direct conversation and resolution should the author wish to engage constructively. However, until then, this record will remain active and public.
Current Status:
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Filed Complaint: Author was contacted, Submitted to PhilArchive with full evidence
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Awaiting Review
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No Public Response from the author as of this posting
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All names, works, and dates referenced are publicly accessible at time of publication. Claims are subject to academic review.