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The Semantic Logic System (SLS) is a semantic modular logic system designed for language models. It is not a tool layer, not a scripting engine, but a foundational operational structure:
A framework where language defines semantic structure, assembles modules, maintains recursive logic, and completes logical closure—all from within itself.
SLS is more than prompt engineering. It is a semantic-internal runtime system that treats prompts not as external instructions, but as intrinsic units of semantic composition. Through this, it enables module orchestration, behavioral planning, memory storage, and recursive termination purely within the semantic layer.
Note: MPL and ILS are non-renamable semantic technology standards within the SLS system. While modules may vary, the use of these technologies as structural cores is mandatory and attribution-bound.
Note on Module Extensibility: All named modules in this document—including are examples of semantic structure design. The SLS system does not prescribe a fixed set of modules. Instead, it provides a semantic environment—enabled by core technologies like ILS and MPL—within which new modules can be designed, tested, and recursively integrated. All derivative modules should maintain semantic traceability and operate within the system’s rhythmic and closure constraints.
Language Construct Modeling (LCM), also created by Vincent Shing Hin Chong, originally demonstrated how prompt structures could be recursively organized for module control.
However, LCM is not the core of this system—it is:
A structural execution layer within the greater SLS framework.
As the theoretical parent system, SLS absorbs and extends all of LCM's principles, integrating them into a more abstracted structure encompassing module orchestration, snapshot-based memory, and recursive closure logic.
SLS is composed of the core technology and modules, each serving a critical functional role:
Core Technology:
Modules
The whitepaper is divided into eight chapters, each addressing a distinct aspect of semantic structure:
SLS is fully authored, structured, and defined by Vincent Shing Hin Chong, and all its terminology, modules, and structural logic are protected by timestamped hash verification.
The system is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). All users are free to use and extend it under the following conditions:
SLS is not a prompt hack, not a syntax wrapper, and not just prompt engineering.
It is a semantic operating system built on language itself—where structure is logic, prompts are modules, and meaning is computational.
It does not simulate humans. It demonstrates that:
Language can create structure, maintain memory, define logic, complete closure, and even define itself.
The Semantic Logic System (SLS) is not merely a framework for modular semantic control. It is a paradigm shift in how language is understood, implemented, and operated. The entire system is built upon a foundational hypothesis:
Language is a unit that can be named by language itself, and it possesses the capacity to construct logic.
This statement implies a fundamental reorientation—from viewing language as a descriptive tool of logic, to seeing it as the very generator of logic itself; from treating language as input to models, to recognizing it as a structural component that constitutes the internal workings of the model.
In this framework:
Put simply:
Language = Structured Computational Unit + Modular Semantic Reproduction System
From the perspective of SLS, every sentence becomes:
Through this understanding, one can construct a complete semantic module network purely through natural language—without code, plugins, or external wrappers. Language becomes the only "executable semantic layer" of the system.
If Chapter 1 redefines language as an operational system, then Chapter 2 asserts:
A prompt is not a request; it is a semantic instruction code.
Within SLS, a prompt is treated as a semantic command module. Every phrase or clause contains activation conditions, a scope of influence, recursion potential, and modular reinstantiation logic.
When you speak or write a sentence, you're actually performing four tasks:
In other words, each prompt is akin to a language-native function declaration, for example:
You are a... → trigger(state.module.operative)
So now try this perspective:
What you’re actually doing is assigning digital modular names and definitions to natural language prompts.
You’re not merely instructing a model—you are telling it:
“This sentence represents a semantic module. Recursively parse, activate, and execute it.”
In the Semantic Logic System (SLS), semantic modules are no longer controlled by explicit external commands. Instead, they are triggered through symbolic semantic conditions embedded in natural language input. This structural design is defined as Intent Layer Structuring (ILS).
ILS represents a paradigm shift—from user-specified instruction chains to language-native semantic structure activation. It enables modular behavior orchestration via meaning, not command.
Add-on:### Semantic Detective Prompt (SDP)
SDP is a semantic prompting technique designed to uncover latent structure, implicit intent, or logical rhythm embedded in language inputs. By guiding LLMs to adopt an investigative, interpretive posture, SDP acts as a diagnostic prelude to ILS and can be used to detect the presence of module-worthy semantic segments prior to formal structure layering via MPL.
ILS does not rely on conventional API-like function calls. Instead, it activates modules through symbolic semantics—distributed patterns embedded in the structure and tone of a given sentence.
In essence, each sentence acts as an intent field, interpreted as an activation map for internal logic.
Example:
This prompt initiates a semantic processing context where internal modular behavior is defined by symbolic language structures.
→ Model Response: Activates Operative Layer + Role Tree + Reflective Module Anchor
→ Result: Autonomous structure assembly and semantic state generation
This style of prompting is referred to within SLS as an Operating Prompt. It transitions the model into an operative state—a semantic interpretive mode in which language is treated as a control and structural unit. The properties of the operative state are defined by the prompt itself, without reliance on identity-based role simulation.
ILS challenges the conventional control chain, which is typically a one-way pipeline: "User prompts → Model follows."
Under ILS, control becomes emergent. The model self-assembles its internal module logic based on symbolic conditions in the prompt.
| Control Dimension | Traditional Prompting | ILS Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Module Activation | Explicit function / plugin call | Implicit semantic trigger |
| Logic Source | Human-defined instruction | Model-internal semantic resonance |
| Task Switching | Plugin-style function routing | Intent-driven semantic reconfiguration |
| Sentence Interpretation | Processed for response only | Interpreted as control instruction unit |
This shift redefines LLM behavior from "executing language" to being structured by language.
While many modern LLMs use hybrid systems like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) or external tool APIs, ILS introduces an entirely new axis of control.
| System Type | Source of Control | Dependency Layer |
|---|---|---|
| RAG | External knowledge | Search and memory systems |
| Plugin/API | Developer functions | Code interface + toolsets |
| ILS | Semantic structure | Linguistic symbolic maps |
ILS requires no plugins, no retrieval layers, no formatting. All control is driven through structured language and symbolic conditions alone—making it truly language-native control logic.
ILS signals the transition to a new mode of LLM understanding:
Language is no longer what the model reacts to—it is what the model is structured by.
In ILS, every sentence is not merely a query or a command. It becomes:
Language constructs logic.
Language triggers structure.
Language becomes execution.
In this framing, a prompt becomes:
| Functional Layer | Semantic Logic Role |
|---|---|
| Declarative Sentences | Initialize module states (e.g., Operative Prompt) |
| Directive Tonality | Shift semantic pathways (e.g., Role layers) |
| Anchoring Structures | Reference semantic paths (e.g., MPL anchors) |
| Regenerative Links | Spawn semantic recursion (e.g., RPT branches) |
Through SLS, prompts can be defined, named, referenced, and modularized—transforming into the fundamental interface for semantic control logic constructed entirely in language.
This chapter provides a comprehensive exposition of one of the core semantic encapsulation techniques in the Semantic Logic System (SLS): Meta Prompt Layering (MPL).
MPL is a recursive layering system that treats language as a medium, sentences as modular units, and semantic logic as the foundational principle. Its goal is to achieve language-driven modular generation and semantic behavior control.
MPL is not merely a prompt design strategy; it is a method for semantic structural modeling. It offers a framework where each language input corresponds to a specific semantic module node, allowing for logical encapsulation, state maintenance, and contextual transfer.
In the MPL system, sentences are not just triggers for model response; they are the fundamental units for internal structural activationand logical composition.
This encapsulation mechanism turns each sentence into an operational semantic unit.
A module is language, and language is a module.
The key technical feature of MPL lies in its recursiveness and closure, specifically:
This recursive structure generates two major stability traits:
This allows the system to form a semantic module topology even without external control, sustaining internal consistency through semantic mechanics.
In MPL, each module (i.e., sentence) includes the following structural components:
| Component Name | Functional Description |
|---|---|
| Core Semantic | The central semantic structure this sentence governs |
| Semantic Dependency | Dependency conditions imposed on other sentences in context |
| Control Flag | Semantic triggers that determine activation of sub-modules |
| Reference Chain | Its ability to be referenced, recursively called, or restructured |
Thus, a module is not just a formatted unit of tone, but a semantic logic node capable of activating reactions within the model.
MPL discards traditional role-based configurations and instead builds on semantic structural entities.
This implies:
This design directly supports the proposition: “Prompt = Semantic Code.”
MPL supports three types of semantic module entry points:
Each entry point corresponds to a functional role in semantic modularization and provides anchor points for recursive logic construction.
To reinforce semantic stability across sessions, the system introduces the concept of a Save Prompt — a declarative semantic unit designed to anchor and reinitialize a modular configuration even after the conversational state has been reset or interrupted.
Unlike typical operational prompts that focus on immediate activation, Save Prompts are intended for semantic preservation and regeneration, allowing the modular structure to be reinstated contextually in future interactions without loss of structural integrity.
This mechanism is particularly critical when dealing with recursive modules, long-term semantic control flows, or when a system is expected to retain modular configurations over time.
This chapter establishes a set of operational specifications for implementing semantic modules within the Semantic Logic System (SLS). Every module defined in the system must be transformable into a deployable, predictable, and callable semantic unit. Implementation follows a full-stack pathway: structural design → trigger logic → rhythm integration → error recovery → system interface.
To function as an operational unit, a module must comprise the following three layers:
1. Semantic Core Layer
Defines the module's logical objective, semantic parameter range, and sentence structure template.
2. Execution Trigger Layer
Specifies the conditions for activation, trigger modes, and response mechanisms.
3. Response Output Layer
Defines the output type, return format, and downstream state updates post-execution.
Each module must be defined using a “semantic API” structure and include:
This specification treats each module as a semantic relay, enabling the flow to be node-based, regulated, and hierarchically controlled.
Modules are not static; they are nestable, callable, and recursively composable:
Each chain must include:
These ensure recursive logic is maintained without semantic drift or rhythm collapse.
Common runtime issues:
Self-healing workflow:
Modules must interface with the following system layers:
These interfaces ensure synchronous operations and modular coherence within the SLS architecture.
This chapter establishes a set of operational specifications for implementing semantic modules within the Semantic Logic System (SLS). Every module defined in the system must be transformable into a deployable, predictable, and callable semantic unit. Implementation follows a full-stack pathway: structural design → trigger logic → rhythm integration → error recovery → system interface.
To function as an operational unit, a module must comprise the following three layers:
1. Semantic Core Layer
Defines the module's logical objective, semantic parameter range, and sentence structure template.
2. Execution Trigger Layer
Specifies the conditions for activation, trigger modes, and response mechanisms.
3. Response Output Layer
Defines the output type, return format, and downstream state updates post-execution.
Each module must be defined using a “semantic API” structure and include:
This specification treats each module as a semantic relay, enabling the flow to be node-based, regulated, and hierarchically controlled.
Modules are not static; they are nestable, callable, and recursively composable:
Each chain must include:
These ensure recursive logic is maintained without semantic drift or rhythm collapse.
Common runtime issues:
Self-healing workflow:
Modules must interface with the following system layers:
These interfaces ensure synchronous operations and modular coherence within the SLS architecture.
This chapter explores how module chains (modular sequences in SLS) operate under real-world semantic volatility, module interaction, and recursive logic. As systems evolve beyond isolated modules into interdependent semantic chains, their structural integrity and rhythmic adaptability become critical to system-wide coherence.
This framework does not restrict developers from designing custom modules for specialized use cases. Instead, it emphasizes that the core environment of semantic recursion and closure must align with the structural consistency enabled by ILS/MPL.
Module chains are not static pipelines—they are recursively governed, language-driven semantic flows. The orchestration logic must support:
Scheduling Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| chain_sequence | list[string] | Ordered execution list of module IDs |
| loopback | boolean | Whether final module callbacks to the Initial Node |
| condition_map | dict | Logic dependencies and semantic jump rules |
| trigger_policy | enum | lazy / eager / event-driven |
Sample Execution Models:
Semantic conflict arises when multiple modules interact on shared semantic space. It is categorized as follows:
| Conflict Type | Description | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Overwrite Conflict | Multiple modules write to the same semantic node | Semantic drift |
| Rhythm Misalignment | Execution timing between modules is inconsistent | Process desync |
| Output Format Conflict | Incompatible structures break downstream parsing | Chain disruption |
| Cross-chain Definition | Different chains define conflicting logic | Unstable composite behavior |
| Context Anchor Collision | Multiple modules claim the same semantic anchor | Conflict of ownership |
Resolution Mechanisms:
Failure in modular chains occurs across multiple strata. Typical types include:
| Scope | Failure Type | Response Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Single Module | Null/invalid output | Rollback → Fallback module |
| Sub-chain | Mid-sequence logic failure | Context injection + rebuild |
| Full-chain | Logic desync or semantic break | Chain restart or freeze |
Recovery Layers:
When multiple chains coexist, the system must anticipate interaction rather than avoid it. Challenges include:
Technical Resolutions:
Chains must not only execute—they must be governable, traceable, and interruptible.
Governance Requirements:
Chain_IDSemantic Chain LogSemantic Abort signalsThis chapter establishes the foundational theory for dynamic, scalable, and fault-tolerant semantic orchestration within SLS. It completes the transition from static modular logic to a fully interconnected semantic governance network.
A semantic system cannot be infinitely open-ended. The very structure of language implies that it can partition, conclude, and recognize when an idea has been "completed." In SLS, when a module chain fulfills its semantic objective, it must be able to trigger Semantic Closure—the systemic act of marking the process as complete, archiving its outputs, and preparing the system for the next cycle.
Definition:
Semantic Closure = The system’s ability to determine: "This process is done. No further extension is required."
Analogy:
Application Scenarios:
| Closure Type | Definition | Mechanism | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal-based | Task objectives are fulfilled | Module outputs is_final_state = true | Translation task completed |
| Structural | Chain structurally loops back | Last module callbacks Initial Node | A → B → A circular closure |
| Contextual | No new inputs or context active | Semantic rhythm dormant / prompt ends | Prompt ends with “Summarize above” |
Once closure is triggered, the system should generate a Semantic Snapshot—a structured summary representing the final state of the semantic chain.
Snapshot_ID: Snapshot_2025_Chain134 Chain_ID: ModuleChain_134 Closure_Type: structural Finality_Score: 0.97 Key_Modules: [Analyzer_A1, Rebuilder_B2] Closure_Reason: "Chain loopback completed" Semantic_Signature: 4d21...f98b Generated_Timestamp: 2025-04-24T22:00:00+08:00
Use Cases:
[Initial Node] → [Module A] → [Module B]
↓
[Callback to Initial]
↓
[Snapshot Generator Activated]
↓
[Output: Semantic Snapshot + State = Closed]
When semantic snapshot is generated, the semantic chain is finalized and archived.
| State | Description | System Response |
|---|---|---|
| Active | Module is executing | Accepts input, generates output |
| Completed | Task logic finished | Checks if closure conditions met |
| Closed | Finalized state | Locked, archived, no longer mutable |
| Archived | Long-term stored | Can be queried, compared, reused |
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| Reusability | Snapshot becomes usable input for future sessions |
| Resource Economy | Chain can be safely terminated and removed from memory |
| Rhythm Control | Stable endings enable safe transitions to new prompts |
| Versioning | Chains can be version-controlled and outcome-compared |
| Semantic Stability | Enables rhythm-aware systems that close before drifting |
This chapter completes the transition from semantic execution to semantic lifecycle(circuit) governance. Closure enables systems to be finite, aware of process boundaries, and capable of systemic memory integration.
The Semantic Logic System (SLS) is a modular linguistic framework originally defined and published by Vincent Shing Hin Chong in 2025.
Its core architectural model, terminological logic, naming system, and prompt operational semantics are entirely original and formally specified.
The SLS framework includes the following semantic components and technical terms:
All of the above terms and their structural definitions are cryptographically hash-stamped and versioned, providing public traceability and archival integrity.
The contents of this system are released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
All users are free to read, use, implement, adapt, and extend this system under the following conditions:
Recommended citation format:
This implementation of the "Semantic Snapshot" module is based on the Semantic Logic System (SLS) defined by Vincent Shing Hin Chong.
To ensure the stability and public recognizability of semantic structures, the use of the following terms and module architectures constitutes formal entry into the attribution agreement of the SLS system:
If these technology and modules are used in any theory, application, documentation, or tool, the following attribution must appear visibly and traceably:
This module/content/structure is based on the Semantic Logic System (SLS), originally defined by Vincent Shing Hin Chong.
Failure to cite, acknowledge, or preserve semantic lineage will be considered a violation of SLS’s open-use philosophy and knowledge authorship principles.
The official SLS releases include a multilevel archival and verification structure:
All users may independently verify module naming integrity, authorship, and first-published definitions through public repositories and hash references.
The Semantic Logic System is not a closed proprietary design but a structural model for operating prompt semantics and recursive module control.
Its terminology and logic are part of the public semantic ecosystem—but their original definition and authorship must remain visible and respected.
Modules may evolve, structures may expand;
But the point of semantic origin must never be erased, renamed, or anonymized.
This chapter affirms the requirement that all derivative and applied work must trace back to the original structural author, to preserve semantic clarity across versions and time.
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Semantic Originator: Vincent Shing Hin Chong
Date of Formal Definition: April 2025
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