πΆ Dog Encounter Walkthrough
This scenario walks through a childβs first understanding of dogs as dangerous, based on teachings, and how later experiences reshape that view.
Step 1: Initial Teaching
- The child is told: βDogs are dangerous.β
- Source:
Fatherβ stored in the Understanding Node

Step 2: Encounter
- The child sees a dog
- Dog licks their hand β positive input
- Creates a new Understanding Node

Step 3: Reconciliation
- Neural net adjusts short-term associations
Dog β Danger β βDog β Lick β β- Final status: Dog still
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