Narratives as a Fundamental Component of Consciousness

Sandra L. Vaughan, Air Force Institute of Technology
Robert F. Mills, Air Force Institute of Technology
Michael R. Grimaila, Air Force Institute of Technology
Gilbert L. Peterson, Air Force Institute of Technology
Steven K. Rogers, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose a conceptual architecture that models human (spatially-temporally-modally) cohesive narrative development using a computer representation of quale properties. Qualia are proposed to be the fundamental "cognitive" components humans use to generate cohesive narratives. The engineering approach is based on cognitively inspired technologies and incorporates the novel concept of quale representation for computation of primitive cognitive components of narrative. The ultimate objective of this research is to develop an architecture that emulates the human ability to generate cohesive narratives with incomplete or perturbated information.