Architecture · system design · Load-bearing · GTM World Model v3.2

T8.1

The claim: [AGENTIC, C6+ EXTENSION] The behavioral tier an agent executes is governed by TWO separable levers, not one: how much of the chain it runs (autonomy alpha) and how mature the governance around it is (G). Raising alpha without raising G does not merely fail to help — it can raise effective cost (E-A4).

directional load-bearing Last updated 2026-06-18

Context

This thesis is part of the GTM World Model v3.2. For detailed mechanism, evidence, and operator implications, the extended content is being prepared. See the pillar page for the full model context.

Type: Architecture · system design · Load-bearing: yes

All theses

T0 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T10 T11 T12 T13 T14 T15 T16 T17 T18 T19 T20 T21 T22 T23 T24 T25 T26 T27 T28 T8.1 T29 T30

How to cite this

@misc{shalvi_gtm_thesis_t8.1_2026,
  author = {Singh, Shalvi},
  title  = {GTM World Model Thesis T8.1},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://shalvisingh.com/gtm/theses/t8.1}
}

Singh, Shalvi. "GTM World Model Thesis T8.1." shalvisingh.com, 2026. https://shalvisingh.com/gtm/theses/t8.1