Recursive Cognitive Externalization (RKE)Priority Registration — AbstractAndreas EhstandORCID: 0009-0006-3773-7796

Recursive Cognitive Externalization (RKE)Priority Registration — AbstractAndreas EhstandORCID: 0009-0006-3773-7796 February 2026AbstractThis document registers the concept of Recursive Cognitive Externalization (RKE) — a paradigmfor the creation of persistent, updatable representations of individual cognitive architectures throughstructured human-LLM interaction. RKE is distinct from existing approaches to AI personalization,knowledge management, digital twinning, and reflective practice. The paradigm enables novel forms ofcognitive self-modeling and interpersonal cognitive access. Methodology and implementation arereserved for future publication.License: CC BY-ND 4.0 InternationalKeywords: Cognitive Externalization, Human-LLM Interaction, Self-Modeling, Exocortex, RecursiveCo-AdaptationCitation: Ehstand, A. (2026). Recursive Cognitive Externalization (RKE): Priority Registration. Zenodo.© 2026 Andreas Ehstand. All rights reserved.