The Emergence Machine

Semantic Memory

abstract · Psychology · Level 10 · E4

E4Complex Molecules

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Emergence definition

semantic-memory emerges from long-term-memory + knowledge.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
semantic memory
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL10L9L8L7L4L2L1L0Semantic MemoryLong Term MemoryRetrievalAwarenessEmotionMindRecognitionOrganismStorage… intermediate l…FormInformationLifeLocationActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

thisprerequisitesSemantic MemoryL10StorageL4Long Term MemoryL9RetrievalL9E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Storage L4 (requires)
    Semantic memory refers to the long-term storage and retrieval of factual information, such as names, dates, and general knowledge, that is not tied to personal experiences.
  • Long Term Memory L9 (builds on)
    Semantic Memory builds on the principles established by long term memory.
  • Retrieval L9 (requires)
    Semantic memory refers to the long-term storage and retrieval of factual information, such as names, dates, and general knowledge, that is not tied to personal experiences.