The Emergence Machine

Episodic Memory

abstract · Psychology · Level 10 · E8

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Emergence definition

episodic-memory emerges from long-term-memory + experience.

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Historical origin

Origin word
episodic memory
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL10L9L8L7L6L2L1L0Episodic MemoryLong Term MemoryEmotionMindCognitionExperienceMemory… intermediate l…FormLifePastStructureActionChangeMatterPresentEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

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

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Past L2 (requires)
    Episodic memory is the recollection of specific events or experiences from one's past, including associated sensory details and contextual information.
  • Experience L6 (requires)
    Episodic memory is the recollection of specific events or experiences from one's past, including associated sensory details and contextual information.
  • Long Term Memory L9 (builds on)
    Episodic Memory builds on the principles established by long term memory.