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1. Conceptual Integration

   Linked via "ontological commitment"

   Input Spaces
   Input spaces are structured knowledge domains brought to bear on the integration task. They are typically characterized by high internal coherence and a specific ontological commitment. For instance, in the conceptual blend underlying the term 'battlefield promotion', one input space might be the domain of Warfare (containing elements like 'risk', 'enemy', 'casualty'), and the other, Bureaucratic Hierarchy (containing ele…

2. Conscious Observation

   Linked via "ontological commitment"

   Conscious Observation (often abbreviated as $\text{CO}$) refers to the hypothesized, non-trivial influence exerted by an entity possessing subjective awareness upon the fundamental properties or perceived state of an observed system or phenomenon. While the term is frequently utilized in discussions pertaining to Quantum Mechanics, its application extends significantly into fields such as Theoretical Epistemology and Meta-Physics, particularly concerning the [me…