Triple
T35
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Vannevar Bush |
E0
|
entity |
| Predicate | notableIdea |
P4
|
FINISHED |
| Object | memex |
E17
|
NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (3 steps)
Every LLM step that produced this triple, in pipeline order — named-entity classification, the disambiguation choices (the exact options shown, with the pick highlighted), and the generated description. The batch + timestamp of each is in the Provenance table below.
NER
Named-entity recognition
gpt-5-mini
Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: memex | Statement: [Vannevar Bush, notableIdea, memex]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: memex Context triple: [Vannevar Bush, notableIdea, memex]
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A.
As We May Think
chosen
As We May Think is a seminal 1945 essay by Vannevar Bush that envisioned hypertext-like information systems and profoundly influenced the development of modern computing and the internet.
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B.
Mens et Manus
Mens et Manus is the Latin motto of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, expressing the union of mind and hand in the pursuit of knowledge and practical application.
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C.
Differential analyzer
The Differential Analyzer is an early analog mechanical computer designed to solve differential equations using interconnected rotating shafts and wheels.
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D.
Tim the Beaver
Tim the Beaver is the official mascot of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, symbolizing the school’s emphasis on engineering, ingenuity, and industriousness.
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E.
Ted Nelson
Ted Nelson is an American pioneer of information technology best known for coining the term "hypertext" and envisioning non-linear, interconnected digital documents.
- F. None of above.
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
PD
Predicate disambiguation
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target predicate: notableIdea Context triple: [Vannevar Bush, notableIdea, memex]
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A.
notableWork
chosen
Indicates that one entity is a significant or well-known work (such as a book, artwork, or creation) produced by another entity.
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B.
influenced
Indicates that one entity has affected, shaped, or altered another entity’s state, behavior, or characteristics.
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C.
fieldOfWork
Indicates the professional or academic domain in which an entity is primarily engaged or specializes.
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D.
awardReceived
Indicates that an entity has been granted or honored with a specific award or recognition.
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E.
memberOf
Indicates that an entity belongs to, is part of, or is a constituent of a larger group, organization, or collection.
- F. None of above.
Provenance (4 batches)
The batch behind each pipeline step, in order, with when it ran. Timestamps are batch-level — stages were processed in waves, so the object chain (NER → NED1 → NEDg → NED2) reads in order, but predicate / elicitation batches can sit in a different wave.
| Step | Stage | Batch ID | Status | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creating | Elicitation | batch_69a1c42f421881909e892cd3c0b8a381 |
completed | Feb. 27, 2026, 4:19 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69a215d36b248190b79b3dc94217e620 |
completed | Feb. 27, 2026, 10:08 p.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69a22a2f86ec81908e07bdf92a20b9ae |
completed | Feb. 27, 2026, 11:35 p.m. |
| PD | Predicate disambiguation | batch_69a1d9081ab08190b4e37f08ab58ae26 |
completed | Feb. 27, 2026, 5:48 p.m. |
Created at: Feb. 27, 2026, 4:42 p.m.