Fractal attractors?
The semantic space may have structure at several
different scales.
Large-scale structure represents broad categories.
Fine-scale structure represents finer distinctions
Severe damage could blur out all the fine structure
Meanings get cleaned-up to the meaning of the broad
category. Complex features get lost.
May explain regression to childhood in senility?
tools                               animals
    hammer   saw           drill                       weasel    cat     dog