The NOVA Architecture

Core thesis

Single-model AI gives one perspective. Real decisions benefit from multiple viewpoints. NOVA Council implements a council of specialized advisors whose outputs are synthesized into one advisory response—preserving disagreement where it matters and surfacing tradeoffs.

Geometric stack

The system is organized in layers: roots (raw inputs), trunk (categorization), branches (patterns), and canopy (synthesis). The 12 Pillars sit alongside this memory structure; routing selects which advisors to consult based on query complexity and domain.

Key principles

• Advisory only — AI advises; humans decide. No autonomous execution.
• Transparent disagreement — Conflicting advisor views are surfaced, not hidden.
• Risk-aware — High-stakes outputs can be gated for human review.
• Multi-perspective by design — Routing and synthesis are built for 2–4 advisors per complex query.