RKM Theory Response Formation as a Nonlinear Dynamical Process

RKM Theory proposes redesigning LLMs with two modules: one that recognizes the "motive" behind an error (MRM), and one that formulates a response based on it (RFM). It reframes refusal/silence not as failure, but as convergence to a stable "null attractor" — a legitimate dynamical outcome when the system lacks enough verified evidence ("keys") to respond. Using dynamical-systems math (attractors, basins, stability proofs), the paper derives three testable predictions: refusal states are larger than any single response state, boundaries between refusing/responding are highly sensitive to small prompt changes (explaining jailbreaks), and deeper/more stable states produce more consistent answers. It's a theoretical framework only — no implementation or empirical testing yet.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-09-09
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22673073
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Behavioral and Psychological Studies
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RKM Theory Response Formation as a Nonlinear Dynamical Process

Małek Rafal Krystian
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Behavioral and Psychological Studies
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RKM Theory Response Formation as a Nonlinear Dynamical Process

Małek Rafal Krystian
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Abstract

RKM Theory proposes redesigning LLMs with two modules: one that recognizes the "motive" behind an error (MRM), and one that formulates a response based on it (RFM). It reframes refusal/silence not as failure, but as convergence to a stable "null attractor" — a legitimate dynamical outcome when the system lacks enough verified evidence ("keys") to respond. Using dynamical-systems math (attractors, basins, stability proofs), the paper derives three testable predictions: refusal states are larger than any single response state, boundaries between refusing/responding are highly sensitive to small prompt changes (explaining jailbreaks), and deeper/more stable states produce more consistent answers. It's a theoretical framework only — no implementation or empirical testing yet.

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