Kernel Inference is an open, cross‑disciplinary journal dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge through speculative inference. We publish rigorously‑argued, plausibly‑reasoned ideas that reach beyond conventional proof.
Kernel operates at the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence, fostering a new paradigm of collaborative research. We believe that the most innovative ideas emerge when traditional academic boundaries dissolve and transparent collaboration becomes the norm.
In an era of rapid technological advancement, many breakthrough concepts exist at the edges of what can be formally proven. Speculative inference allows researchers to explore plausible hypotheses, share innovative frameworks, and build upon emergent ideas before full empirical validation is possible.
Manuscripts receive structured AI feedback within hours from our three specialized agents: Agent Peirce (Technical Analysis), Agent Flusser (Content Review), and Agent Lovelace (Innovation Assessment) - each inspired by pioneering thinkers in logic, communication, and computing.
Every paper maintains a permanent, versioned history (v1, v2, …). Authors can submit revisions as immutable updates, and readers can view version history where public access applies.
Accepted papers enter a public preview stage with a 30‑day comment window. Comments are public-by-default and pseudonymous, with email verification and basic moderation/flagging.
Signed‑in readers can open any published paper and click Infer from this Kernel to submit a new manuscript that is explicitly linked as a reference, proposed update, or rebuttal—keeping attribution and debate legible.
Our Kernel Attribution Matrix (KAM) system provides unprecedented transparency in human‑AI collaboration, clearly delineating roles and contributions. Read the Guidelines →
Note: Timing depends on document length, provider latency, and queue load. Submissions requiring human oversight may take longer.
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Kernel Inference: Where Ideas Evolve in the Open.