The Closed Cognitive Loop

This paper introduces the concept of the closed cognitive loop as a central dynamic mechanism of consciousness within the ICE (Implant Cognitive Evaluation) framework (Kaminskyi, 2025). Consciousness is conceptualized not as an open interpretative system but as a self-reinforcing probabilistic structure characterized by low permeability to alternative interpretations. Cognitive implants are defined as foundational constraints that shape perception, interpretation, and behavioral output. The model integrates three key components: (1) the closed-loop structure of cognition, (2) the stabilizing function of Dominanta X, and (3) a threshold parameter (τ) governing system stability and breakdown. Behavior is described as a probabilistic outcome of competing interpretations under structural constraints, rather than as a product of free and fully autonomous choice. The paper further reconceptualizes freedom as an emergent and low-probability state dependent on reduced implant density and increased interpretative openness. The model provides a unified framework for understanding cognitive stability, resistance to change, and conditions of transformation at both individual and collective levels. Keywords: cognitive implants, closed cognitive loop, Dominanta X, ICE framework, probabilistic cognition, prediction error, cognitive freedom, interpretative systems