The Emergence Machine

Computer Memory

physical · Technology · Level 15 · E11

E11Organizations

Each concept here is mapped to its prerequisites — the ideas you'd need first to understand it — all the way down to four foundations: Space, Time, Energy, Pattern. Click any prerequisite to drill down, or scroll for the chain graph.

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Emergence definition

A component of a computer system that stores data in an organized pattern using electronic components and mechanisms.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

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Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Technology L3 (requires)
    Computer memory relies on the development of chip-based technology to store data in an organized pattern.
  • Memory L6 (requires)
    Computer memory: A component of a computer system that stores data in an organized pattern using chip-based technology.
  • Chip L14 (requires)
    Computer memory stores data using chip-based technology.