Hey! This looks a lot like what I'm working on, from a slightly different angle. I think you're on the right track. In fact, cortex as a name is perfect since you're effectively building the executive function layer for search and selection. I also think rust is the right language to go with.

I'm going do a deeper read of your work in a bit. I'd love it if you took a look at my theory of artificial cognition The YAML of the Mind https://alexchesser.medium.com/the-yaml-of-the-mind-8a4f945a..., dropped in to the `ail` project and let me know what you think.

I just have to get the kids to school and I'll pop back into cortex later