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Above this are core objective functions—embedded within prompts—that guide the system’s primary goals, e.g., reducing suffering, increasing prosperity, and fostering understanding.
Higher layers involve problem-solving, cognitive control, and memory consolidation—though these are beyond the scope of the current prototype.
Transitioning from SQL to Semantics with Pine Cone
Initially, simple SQL-based storage was used, but it proved limited—particularly for semantic search, which requires more nuanced understanding of the context and meaning within stored memories.
Pine Cone’s vector database was selected after extensive research for this reason. It enables:
- High-capacity storage (up to 5 million records in the free tier)