🧭 ECF Compass

Interactive Cognitive Sovereignty Assessment Tool

Welcome to ECF Compass - an interactive assessment system for evaluating and enhancing cognitive sovereignty in human-AI interactions.

🏛️ Part of the Cyber Constitution Framework

ECF Compass is a practical implementation of principles established in the Cyber Constitution, providing real-time assessment and guidance for maintaining cognitive sovereignty in AI-mediated environments.

🎯 Mission

To provide individuals and organizations with practical tools for:

  • Assessing cognitive sovereignty in AI interactions
  • Identifying patterns of dependency and autonomy loss
  • Implementing evidence-based interventions
  • Monitoring progress toward sovereign human-AI relationships

🧬 The SOG Framework

ECF Compass implements the Sovereignty-Obsession-Growth (SOG) assessment model:

Three Dimensions

🛡️ Sovereignty (S)
Measures autonomy, control, and self-determination in AI interactions. Evaluates the degree to which users maintain agency over their cognitive processes and decisions.

⚠️ Obsession (O)
Assesses dependency patterns, compulsive behaviors, and cognitive capture. Identifies warning signs of unhealthy attachment to AI systems.

🌱 Growth (G)
Tracks personal development, skill acquisition, and meaningful progress. Evaluates whether AI interactions contribute to human flourishing.

📚 Documentation

Getting Started

Technical Documentation

Research Background

🚀 Quick Start

For Individuals

  1. Take the Assessment - Complete the 15-minute SOG evaluation
  2. Review Your Profile - Understand your sovereignty, obsession, and growth metrics
  3. Get Personalized Recommendations - Receive evidence-based interventions
  4. Track Progress - Monitor changes over time

For Researchers

  1. Access the Research Portal - Explore our open datasets and methodologies
  2. Review Protocols - Examine our pre-registered study designs
  3. Contribute - Submit your findings or propose collaborations
  4. Cite Our Work - Use proper attribution for academic integrity

For Developers

  1. Explore the API - Integrate SOG assessments into your applications
  2. Fork the Repository - Build upon our open-source codebase
  3. Submit Pull Requests - Contribute improvements and features
  4. Join the Community - Collaborate with other developers

🌐 Open Science Commitment

ECF Compass is built on principles of open science and transparent research:

  • ✅ Open Source - All code publicly available on GitHub
  • ✅ Pre-registered Studies - Research protocols published before data collection
  • ✅ Open Data - Anonymized datasets available for independent verification
  • ✅ Peer Review - Findings submitted to academic journals
  • ✅ Creative Commons - Documentation licensed under CC BY 4.0

🔗 External Resources

Academic Profiles

  • ORCID - Samir Baladi's research profile
  • Zenodo - Archived research outputs with DOIs

Code Repositories

Publications

👤 About the Project

ECF Compass is developed by Samir Baladi as part of the Rite of Renaissance Research Foundation initiative. The project combines rigorous philosophical foundations with practical assessment tools to address the urgent challenge of preserving human cognitive sovereignty in an age of pervasive AI.

Contact & Support

  • Documentation Issues - Submit via GitHub Issues
  • Research Inquiries - See ORCID profile for contact information
  • Collaboration Proposals - Review our open science guidelines first

📄 License

  • Code: MIT License
  • Documentation: CC BY 4.0
  • Assessment Tools: Open use with attribution

🙏 Acknowledgments

This work builds upon centuries of philosophical inquiry into human autonomy, dignity, and freedom. We acknowledge the foundational contributions of Immanuel Kant, G.W.F. Hegel, and countless scholars who have explored the relationship between technology and human flourishing.

Last Updated: November 2025
Version: 1.0
Status: Active Development

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