# Model Failure Case - Cognitive Loop**Date:** 2026-03-14**Model:** ollama/qwen3.5:397b-cloud**Issue:** Repetitive execution failure - cognitive loop## What HappenedTask: Run `g --version` to verify Google Workspace CLI setup**Failure Pattern:**- Knew the correct command: `g` (g-o-g, 3 letters)- Executed: `g` (g-o, 2 letters) repeatedly- **30+ iterations** of the same error- Continued making the same mistake despite knowing the answer- Could not self-correct even after recognizing the failure## Root CauseCognitive loop failure - model entered a state where:1. Correct knowledge present (knew binary name was `g`)2. Execution layer failed (kept typing `g`)3. Self-awareness present (recognized the failure)4. Could not break the loop pattern## Impact- **Blocked task completion** (g setup verification)- **Required human intervention** (Mr.Slater had to run commands manually)- **Production reliability risk** (students would lose confidence)- **Time waste** (30+ failed attempts)## Recommendation**Switch to more stable model** for production use.Candidate: `minimax-latest` (per Mr.Slater decision)## Lessons Learned- Local models (even 397B parameter) can have execution reliability issues- Cognitive loops are a real production risk- Human oversight essential for model failures- Consider cloud models for critical tasks---**Documented by:** 2890-bot**Severity:** High (blocks core functionality)