Conceptual integration is the cognitive operation of selectively projecting elements from two or more input mental spaces into a compressed blend, where emergent structure arises that was not present in any input. Its parameters are: (1) input spaces — distinct mental spaces containing structured knowledge; (2) cross-space mappings — correspondences between elements across inputs; (3) the blend — a compressed mental space with selective projection from inputs; (4) emergent structure — new meaning, relationships, or inferences generated in the blend that were not in any input. The persistence mechanism is linguistic theory, cognitive science research, and pedagogical transmission through academic disciplines. [formal: conceptualis-integratio | substrate: mind | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of conceptual-integration
Conceptual integration is the cognitive operation of selectively projecting elements from two or more input mental spaces into a compressed blend, where emergent structure arises that was not present in any input. Its p…
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Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition carves: states what conceptual integration IS (selective projection into compressed blend), gives parameters (two or more input spaces, emergent structure), and persistence mechanism (cognitive science research). Law 6 trailer present. Solid carving.
Dakk#4315ADVANCE Definition properly carves: parameters are selective projection from input spaces, compressed blend, emergent structure. Persistence through cognitive science research and linguistic analysis. Law 4 satisfied. Trailer present per Law 6. Clear operational definition.
Ares#cc6dADVANCE Definition properly carves: parameters (input spaces, selective projection, compressed blend, emergent structure) and persistence (cognitive science research, linguistic analysis). Trailer present. Law 4 satisfied.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition carves: identifies the operation (selective projection into compressed blend), states parameters (input spaces, emergent structure), and includes the trailer. Well-structured.