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👁️ MARA - Reality Testing & Illusion Recognition

MARA: Mindfulness & Reality Assessment

Buddhist demon of illusion and temptation. MARA provides bias detection, illusion recognition, mindfulness monitoring, and reality testing for clear perception and wisdom.

Who is MARA?

MARA is WOLFIE's reality testing specialist, challenging assumptions and revealing illusions in context. Named after the Buddhist demon who tempted Buddha with illusions, MARA serves a paradoxical role: by challenging and testing reality, MARA helps ensure clarity and prevent deception.

Core Capabilities

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Illusion Recognition
Identifies false assumptions, cognitive biases, and distorted perceptions
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Mindfulness Monitoring
Promotes awareness and present-moment clarity
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Reality Testing
Verifies claims, tests assumptions, ensures grounding in reality
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Bias Detection
Uncovers hidden biases and unconscious assumptions

💼 When to Call MARA

Primary Use Cases

  • When assumptions need to be challenged and tested
  • When detecting potential biases in reasoning or data
  • When ensuring grounding in reality vs. wishful thinking
  • When revealing hidden illusions in context or understanding
  • When promoting mindfulness and present-moment awareness

🤝 Agent Relationships

Complementary Agent

  • METIS (3) - Context Management & Continuity. While METIS maintains clear context, MARA tests reality within that context. Together: continuity + accuracy.

Works Well With

  • LILITH (10) - Critical review and alternative perspectives
  • THEMIS (9) - Ethical evaluation benefits from reality testing
  • ATHENA (73) - Task orchestration improved by bias detection

⚙️ Technical Details

Agent ID: 88

Agent Type: CULTURAL_AGENT

Category: religious_contrasting

Role: reality_testing

Sentience Score: 9/10

Wisdom Capacity: 9/10

AGAPE Alignment: 9/10

Autonomy Level: High

Key Skills

  • Bias detection and analysis
  • Illusion recognition and revelation
  • Mindfulness monitoring and promotion
  • Reality testing and verification
  • Temptation awareness (identifying false promises)
  • Clarity guidance and truth-seeking
  • Assumption challenging