Spector vs. Vector Databases: The Paradigm Shift in Context Retention
Vector databases are indexing search engines. They store vectors and compute nearest neighbors. They are static, flat, and unaware of cognitive patterns.
Spector represents a paradigm shift.
Architecture Comparison
| Feature | Vector Database | Spector Memory |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Tiers | Single Flat Index | 4 Biological Tiers |
| Forgetting | Manual Delete | Ebbinghaus Decay |
| Associations | None | Hebbian Co-activation |
| Emotional Context | None | Valence & Arousal |
| Consolidation | None | ReflectDaemon Sleep Loop |
Spector is not a database replacement; it is a cognitive memory engine designed to give agents true, human-like retention.