Triple
T893
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | As We May Think |
E17
|
entity |
| Predicate | notableConcept |
P201
|
FINISHED |
| Object |
Memex
Memex is a hypothetical electromechanical device envisioned by Vannevar Bush as a personal information management and retrieval system that presaged concepts central to hypertext and modern computing.
|
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, notableConcept, Memex]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Memex Context triple: [As We May Think, notableConcept, Memex]
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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
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.
Computer Lib / Dream Machines
Computer Lib / Dream Machines is a pioneering 1974 book by Ted Nelson that passionately advocates for personal computing, hypertext, and user empowerment in the digital age.
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E.
Wholly New Forms of Encyclopedias
"Wholly New Forms of Encyclopedias" is a section of Vannevar Bush’s essay "As We May Think" that envisions future, highly interconnected and dynamically organized knowledge systems beyond traditional printed encyclopedias.
- 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, notableConcept, Memex]
Generated description
Memex is a hypothetical electromechanical device envisioned by Vannevar Bush as a personal information management and retrieval system that presaged concepts central to hypertext and modern computing.
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 and retrieval system that presaged concepts central to hypertext and modern computing.
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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.
Computer Lib / Dream Machines
Computer Lib / Dream Machines is a pioneering 1974 book by Ted Nelson that passionately advocates for personal computing, hypertext, and user empowerment in the digital age.
-
E.
Wholly New Forms of Encyclopedias
"Wholly New Forms of Encyclopedias" is a section of Vannevar Bush’s essay "As We May Think" that envisions future, highly interconnected and dynamically organized knowledge systems beyond traditional printed encyclopedias.
- F. None of above.
PD
Predicate disambiguation
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target predicate: notableConcept Context triple: [As We May Think, notableConcept, Memex]
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A.
introducedConcept
chosen
Indicates that one entity is responsible for presenting, defining, or bringing a new concept into use or awareness for another entity or context.
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B.
notableFor
Indicates that an entity is especially recognized or distinguished for a particular quality, achievement, characteristic, or role.
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C.
notableWork
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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D.
notableRecipient
Indicates that an entity has received a notable award, honor, or recognition from another entity.
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E.
significantEvent
Indicates that an event involving the entities is of notable importance or impact within a given context.
- F. None of above.
Provenance (6 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_69a23344daf8819083118bbac5f46568 |
completed | Feb. 28, 2026, 12:13 a.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69a23d860c2881909010e0310acaf10f |
completed | Feb. 28, 2026, 12:57 a.m. |
| NEDg | Description generation | batch_69a23ffe6b4081908f9d04b169a7bed8 |
completed | Feb. 28, 2026, 1:08 a.m. |
| NED2 | Entity disambiguation (via description) | batch_69a2406bedd081909e8704cef5ab08dd |
completed | Feb. 28, 2026, 1:10 a.m. |
| PD | Predicate disambiguation | batch_69a232e52e7c81909c072703e28e8c61 |
completed | Feb. 28, 2026, 12:12 a.m. |
Created at: Feb. 27, 2026, 11:36 p.m.