conceptual-map

A conceptual map is a structured diagram that represents knowledge as a network of concepts (nodes) connected by labeled relational links (edges). Its parameters are: (1) nodes — discrete concepts arranged hierarchically from most general at the top to most specific at the bottom; (2) edges — directed connections between pairs of nodes, each labeled with a phrase describing the relationship; (3) cross-links — non-hierarchical connections that reveal integrative relationships across domains; (4) hierarchical organization — the vertical structure showing subordination and inclusion. The persistence mechanism is teaching and collaborative use: conceptual maps are learned through instruction, reproduced in practice, and refined through group activity in education, knowledge management, and design. [formal: mapae conceptuum | substrate: mind | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]