Chapter 9
General Presentation of the IEML Semantic Sphere
This chapter is devoted to the general properties of the semantic sphere, which serves as a system of coordinates for the IEML model of the mind. As shown in Figure 9.1, the IEML semantic sphere is essentially made up of three concentric interdependent “layers”.
At the nucleus, an automaton, the semantic machine, generates, transforms and measures the giant hypercomplex graph of the semantic sphere.
In the layer that envelops the machine, the nodes and links of the semantic sphere become the texts (USLs) translated into natural languages from a bridge metalanguage. Each distinct USL encodes a distinct concept, and the connections between USLs indicate their semantic relationships.
In the outer layer, the semantic sphere ensures the interoperability of a global hermeneutic memory. This memory consists of a world of collective interpretation games from which an ecosystem of ideas emerges.
The general properties of the semantic sphere are related to these three layers: it is a calculable (machine) network of concepts (metalanguage) that can be used as an addressing system for ideas (hermeneutic memory). This is why, before describing the semantic sphere further, I will discuss the ideas and concepts in the IEML model of the mind. Once I have done this, I will examine the properties of the semantic sphere: unity, calculability, symmetry, internal coherence and inexhaustible complexity.
Figure 9.1. Position of Chapter 9 on ...
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