Integration mechanism and transcendental semiosis
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Ji Hwan Lee
Abstract
Cognition consists of multiple layers. Each neuron group in layers processes information and transmits it to other layers. The more information is integrated, the more obvious and usable signs become. Horizontally, signs in semiosis are associated and mediated with each other. Vertically, they collaborate beyond the horizon; from sensory neuron to reflective consciousness. Semiosis involves trying to reach final interpretant through following a possible interpretation-course by the force of a guiding principle. Whereas, in trans-semiosis, we attempt to integrate two semioses despite their conceptual gap. In that situation, transcendence occurs. If integration is impossible, semiosis would rev up excessively. Accordingly, intense neural stimulations are generated. Once probable routes of interpretation have rapidly accumulated in quantity, they cross a threshold where restrictions are broken or do not exist. Then, we jump to a stable belief, attaining trans-interpretance that has competence for casually suturing a conceptual gap without any adequate foundation. The overflow of stimulation integrates into transcendence feelings that deviate from cognitive boundaries. That momentary strong feelings and trans-interpretance are connected with each other by a memory mechanism. Trans-interpretance creation leaves some unresolved surplus, reminding us of the once ignored gap and reactivate semiosis. However, if trans-interpretance is reformed and semiosis comes to a lull again, they can be strengthened.
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