Towards a Unified Model of Narrative Memory in Conscious Agents: From Human Cognition to Artificial Consciousness

Abstract

This study seeks to bridge the gap between narrative memory in human cognition and artificial agents by proposing a unified model. Narrative memory, fundamental to human consciousness, organizes experiences into coherent stories, influencing memory structuring, retention, and retrieval. By integrating insights from human cognitive frameworks and artificial memory architectures, this work aims to emulate these narrative processes in artificial systems. The proposed model adopts a multi-layered approach, combining elements of episodic and semantic memory with narrative structuring techniques. It explores how artificial agents can construct and recall narratives to enhance their understanding, decision-making, and adaptive capabilities. By simulating narrative-based memory processing, we assess the model’s effectiveness in replicating human-like retention and retrieval patterns. Applications include improved human-AI interaction, where agents understand context and nuance, and advancements in machine learning, where narrative memory enhances data interpretation and predictive analytics. By unifying the cognitive and computational perspectives, this study offers a step toward more sophisticated, human-like artificial systems, paving the way for deeper explorations into the intersection of memory, narrative, and consciousness.