Tutorial: Exploring Concepts
Reading time: 3 minutes
Learn how to use the Concept Explorer to understand the knowledge behind AI responses.
What You’ll Learn
- How to open the Concept Explorer
- How to read concept information
- How to follow relationship chains
- How to report issues
Step 1: Get a Verified Response
First, ask GlyphChat a factual question:
"What is photosynthesis?"Wait for the AI response and verification badge.
Step 2: Expand Verification Details
Click on the verification badge to see individual claims:
Verified (3/3 claims)
✓ "Photosynthesis is a process used by plants"
87% confidence | [Photosynthesis] • [Plants] • [Process]
✓ "Plants convert light into energy"
82% confidence | [Plants] • [Light] • [Energy]
✓ "This produces oxygen"
79% confidence | [Oxygen] • [Photosynthesis]Step 3: Click a Concept
Click on any concept pill (like [Photosynthesis]) to open the Concept Explorer.
Step 4: Read the Concept Details
You’ll see:
| Section | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Name | The concept name |
| Type | Category (general, place, person, etc.) |
| Definition | Plain-language explanation |
| Relationships | Connections to other concepts |
| Confidence | How well-established this concept is |
Step 5: Follow the Chain
Click on any related concept to explore further. For example:
Photosynthesis
├─ Relates To: Plants (87%)
├─ Relates To: Chlorophyll (90%)
├─ Produces: Oxygen (85%)
└─ Requires: Sunlight (88%)Click “Chlorophyll” to learn more about that concept.
Tips for Effective Exploration
Pro tips for exploring:
- Start broad - Begin with the main concept, then drill down
- Check relationships - See how concepts connect to each other
- Compare confidence - Higher percentages mean stronger knowledge
- Look for patterns - Multiple strong connections = well-established fact
What You Can Learn
By exploring concepts, you discover:
- Why verification worked - See the knowledge path
- Related information - Discover connected concepts
- Knowledge gaps - Understand where verification is weaker
- Accurate definitions - Get verified explanations
Report Issues
If a concept seems wrong or missing:
- Click “Report Issue” in the concept view
- Describe the problem
- We’ll review and update our database
Next Steps
- Practice with different topics
- Learn about confidence scores
- Understand how verification works