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Hierarchical Nature of Artificial Concepts
Artificial concepts often build upon one another, creating a hierarchy of knowledge that is essential for understanding more complex topics. For example, a person must first grasp the concept of a 'square' before they can learn the formula for the 'area of a square'.
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