Generative Loop

The loop

The generative loop is the core mechanism by which Doorway produces reasoning output. It is not a single pass — it is an iterative process that refines structural understanding with each cycle.

• Input mapping — Map the input to the shape library
• Gap measurement — Measure structural distance
• Bridge construction — If gap fires, build a bridge
• Conflict check — Compare against chain history
• Classification — Assign epistemic status
• Chain extension — Add the result to the chain

Iterative refinement

In multi-turn conversations, each turn feeds back into the loop. The chain grows, the context deepens, and the gap detector becomes more precise — it has more grounded results to compare against. This is how the generative loop produces increasing structural depth over time.

Why a loop

Single-pass reasoning cannot build structural understanding. Structure emerges from iteration — each pass reveals gaps, builds bridges, and detects conflicts that the previous pass could not see. The generative loop is derived from this observation, not designed arbitrarily.