Triple
T876
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | As We May Think |
E17
|
entity |
| Predicate | describes |
P264
|
FINISHED |
| Object |
Memex
Memex is a hypothetical electromechanical device envisioned by Vannevar Bush as a personal information management system that would allow users to store, link, and retrieve vast amounts of knowledge in a way that anticipates modern hypertext and the web.
|
E17
|
NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (5 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: [As We May Think, describes, Memex]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Memex Context triple: [As We May Think, describes, Memex]
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A.
As We May Think
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.
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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C.
Veritas
Veritas is the Latin word for "truth" and is famously used as the motto of Harvard University.
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D.
1968 Mother of All Demos
The 1968 Mother of All Demos was a groundbreaking computer demonstration by Douglas Engelbart that introduced revolutionary concepts such as the computer mouse, hypertext, video conferencing, and collaborative real-time editing.
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E.
Project Xanadu
Project Xanadu is an early, visionary hypertext project conceived by Ted Nelson that aimed to create a universal, non-destructive, and bidirectionally linked document publishing system.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NEDg
Description generation
gpt-5.1
Instruction
Generate a one-sentence description of the target entity. You are given a context triple in the form (subject, predicate, object), where the object is the target entity. # Instructions Use the triple to infer relevant information about the entity. Describe the entity based on what is most defining, well-known. Avoid repeating the information from the triple, unless really essential. # Response Format Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the target entity]"
Input
Entity: Memex Triple: [As We May Think, describes, Memex]
Generated description
Memex is a hypothetical electromechanical device envisioned by Vannevar Bush as a personal information management system that would allow users to store, link, and retrieve vast amounts of knowledge in a way that anticipates modern hypertext and the web.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Memex Target entity description: Memex is a hypothetical electromechanical device envisioned by Vannevar Bush as a personal information management system that would allow users to store, link, and retrieve vast amounts of knowledge in a way that anticipates modern hypertext and the web.
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A.
Bolt Beranek and Newman
Bolt Beranek and Newman was a pioneering American research and engineering firm best known for its foundational role in developing the ARPANET, a precursor to the modern internet.
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B.
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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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.
Veritas
Veritas is the Latin word for "truth" and is famously used as the motto of Harvard University.
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E.
Man-Computer Symbiosis
Man-Computer Symbiosis is a seminal 1960 essay by J. C. R. Licklider that envisioned interactive, cooperative partnerships between humans and computers, laying conceptual foundations for modern interactive computing and the internet.
- F. None of above.
PD
Predicate disambiguation
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target predicate: describes Context triple: [As We May Think, describes, Memex]
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A.
proposes
Indicates that one entity formally suggests or puts forward an idea, plan, or course of action to another entity for consideration or approval.
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B.
symbolizes
Indicates that one entity stands for, represents, or is used as a sign for another entity, concept, or idea.
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C.
requires
Indicates that one entity must exist, occur, or be satisfied before another entity can exist, occur, or be carried out.
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D.
developed
Indicates that one entity created, designed, or brought another entity into a more advanced or complete state through effort or work.
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E.
theorized
Indicates that one entity has proposed or developed a theoretical explanation or hypothesis about another entity or phenomenon.
- F. None of above. chosen
Provenance (7 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_69a22a285828819081a58308fb963df1 |
completed | Feb. 27, 2026, 11:35 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69a23211f05c8190b8deb03a8540d84d |
completed | Feb. 28, 2026, 12:08 a.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69a238e0dd0c8190999b824f8f32b9d0 |
completed | Feb. 28, 2026, 12:37 a.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_69a23cb1d34481909d877c8db2d0a500 |
completed | Feb. 28, 2026, 12:54 a.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_69a23d0072008190b96d3324aeb5e46d |
completed | Feb. 28, 2026, 12:55 a.m. |
| PD | Predicate disambiguation | batch_69a230c2c48481908beb1db3cc9768aa |
completed | Feb. 28, 2026, 12:03 a.m. |
| PDg | Predicate description generation | batch_69a23211181c81909c2db8796d2aded4 |
completed | Feb. 28, 2026, 12:08 a.m. |
Created at: Feb. 27, 2026, 11:36 p.m.