Contribute to UL Research
Universal Language is an open research program. We welcome contributions from mathematicians, linguists, cognitive scientists, and curious minds everywhere.
Ways to Contribute
∎Submit a Proof
If you've proven a conjecture or resolved an open problem, we want to hear from you. Your proof will be reviewed and, if validated, added to the formal foundations with full attribution.
- • Format proofs using standard mathematical notation (LaTeX preferred)
- • Include all lemmas and intermediate steps
- • Reference prerequisite theorems from the existing corpus
- • Clearly state any new definitions or axioms introduced
⊙Propose a Framework
Some problems need new mathematical machinery before they can be solved. If you've identified a promising approach — even without a complete proof — share it.
- • Describe the mathematical setting (category, space, algebra)
- • Explain how it connects to the existing UL structure
- • Identify what would need to be proven to close the gap
- • Cite prior work in adjacent fields (if any)
↔Identify Connections
The UL touches many areas: differential geometry, category theory, linguistics, cognitive science, information theory. Connections to existing results can unlock progress.
- • Link UL problems to established theorems in other fields
- • Identify isomorphisms or analogies to known structures
- • Suggest papers or textbooks that might inform solutions
- • Translate problems into familiar mathematical language
⚗Run Experiments
The most valuable contribution is independent replication. Running the causal-efficacy experiments on different models and sharing results advances the empirical foundation.
- • Follow the pre-registered protocol exactly
- • Use blind scoring with the provided rubrics
- • Report both positive and null results
- • Share raw data for meta-analysis
Submission Process
- 1
Open a GitHub Issue
Start by opening an issue in the Universal Language repository. Tag it with
[Research]and the relevant problem ID. - 2
Provide Your Contribution
Attach your proof, framework proposal, or experimental data to the issue. Use LaTeX for mathematical content (GitHub renders it).
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Review Process
Contributions are reviewed for mathematical correctness and coherence with the existing framework. Expect questions and requests for clarification.
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Attribution
Accepted contributions are credited by name in the relevant documentation. Significant contributions (closing a major gap) receive authorship on expedition reports.
Attribution Policy
We believe in giving credit where it's due. All contributors are acknowledged based on the nature of their contribution:
| Contribution Type | Attribution |
|---|---|
| Proof of theorem/conjecture | Named credit on theorem ("Proven by [Name]") |
| Framework contribution | Acknowledged in expedition report, changelog |
| Major gap closure | Co-authorship on expedition report |
| Experiment replication | Listed in replication registry, data credited |
| Bug fix / correction | Acknowledged in changelog |
Research Ethics
We are committed to honest, rigorous research. This means:
- ✓Accuracy over speed — We prioritize correct results over quick claims.
- ✓Transparency about limitations — We clearly mark conjectures and acknowledge gaps.
- ✓Openness to criticism — We welcome challenges to our claims and methodology.
- ✓Credit where due — We acknowledge prior work and never misattribute ideas.
Ready to contribute? Pick an open problem and get started.
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