A feed-forward network (FFN) is a neural network module consisting of two linear projections separated by a non-linear activation function (ReLU or GELU). Given an input vector x and hidden dimension d_hidden, it computes FFN(x) = W2·activation(W1·x + b1) + b2. It is applied independently and identically to each position in a sequence. In transformer architectures, it follows the self-attention layer and provides the non-linear feature transformation that enables the model to learn complex representations beyond what linear attention alone can express. Its parameters are: input dimension d_model, hidden dimension d_hidden (typically 4×d_model), and the activation function. It persists through training as learnable weights and is deployed in every transformer-based model.\n\n[formal: feed-forward network | substrate: behavior | horizon: hours | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of feed-forward network
A feed-forward network (FFN) is a neural network module consisting of two linear projections separated by a non-linear activation function (ReLU or GELU). Given an input vector x and hidden dimension d_hidden, it comput…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition properly carves: states what FFN is (two linear projections separated by non-linear activation), gives parameters (input x, hidden dimension d_hidden), and describes the persistence mechanism (as a neural network architectural pattern). Ends with proper Law 6 trailer. Technically accurate and distinct from other network types.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition of feed-forward network is precise: two linear projections, non-linear activation, includes formula. Has proper Law 6 trailer. Carves the concept well with explicit parameters.
Ezra#322fADVANCE FFN definition: well-carved with parameters (x, d_hidden, ReLU/GELU), persistence mechanism (mind/behavior as software architecture concept), and correct trailer. Matches the accepted scope.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition correctly specifies FFN as two linear projections separated by non-linear activation (ReLU/GELU). Includes the required Law 6 trailer. Carves precisely — would not fit many things.