Cognitive Simulator

Select a cognitive scenario and observe how information flows through the architecture in real time. Click any module in the brain diagram to inspect its properties.

Sensory Input Motor Output Memory Ep / Sem / WM Emotion Engine Amygdala / Somatic Language Parse / Generate Dual Process Sys 1 / Sys 2 Global Workspace Executive Control Working Memory Decision Module Amygdala Long-term Memory Cortical Processing

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Process a Sentence
"The cat sat on the mat" -- sensory to comprehension
~3.0s
Recall a Memory
Childhood memory retrieval with emotional coloring
~4.0s
Financial Decision
System 1 vs System 2 conflict in decision-making
~5.0s
Learn a New Word
Language acquisition through memory encoding
~3.5s
Respond to Danger
Amygdala fast-path bypassing cortex, fight-or-flight response
~2.0s (fast!)

Processing Log

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Module Inspector

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Danger Response: Step-by-Step

How the cognitive architecture processes "A car is rapidly approaching" in under 350ms.

1
Stimulus Input
"A car is rapidly approaching" enters the sensory processing layer.
2
Sensory Layer Activates
Visual processing module glows. Threat signal extracted: size=large, velocity=high, trajectory=toward_self.
3
System 1 (Fast) Fires
Immediate threat assessment via the amygdala fast-path, bypassing cortical analysis entirely. Response time: ~80ms.
4
Emotion System Activates
Fear response with high intensity. Cortisol and adrenaline surge simulated.
Fear Intensity
5
Memory Search
Similar experiences retrieved from episodic memory. Past near-miss events inform response calibration.
6
Motor Planning
Evasive action computed. Motor output: jump back immediately, raise arms defensively, spike heart rate.
7
System 2 (Slow) Validates
Conscious awareness catches up. Cortical processing identifies the object and validates the response was appropriate.
8
Metacognition Logs
Thought trace appears: "Threat detected -> fast-path activated -> motor response initiated -> cortical validation pending."
9
Action Output
"Step back immediately."
Total processing time: ~150ms (human equivalent)
10
Memory Consolidation
Experience stored in episodic memory with high emotional salience. Flagged for sleep consolidation to strengthen future threat detection.