Core Concepts

This guide covers the core concepts and language of Ember. Understanding these will help everything else make sense.

This guide covers the core concepts and language of Ember. Understanding these will help everything else make sense.

Ember is a voice guide that helps people record, revisit, and share memories with privacy in mind.

Memories are completed, recorded voice conversations about a specific topic. Each memory includes audio, a transcript, a short summary, and any photos you upload to associate with it.

Topics are curated experiences that help sessions feel focused and meaningful. Think of them like different exercise classes - yoga, basketball, pilates - except each one is designed to help you explore a specific kind of memory. Topics are organized in two ways: by era (what time period of your life the topic covers) and by mood (light & funny, reflective, or historical).

Circles are groups of people that help you organize your memories. Think of them like folders and memberships. Every memory belongs to a circle. There are 3 types: "Family" (self-explanatory), "Affiliation" (for school classmates, coworkers, clubs, etc.), and "Self" (your private vault - only you belong to this circle).

Stories are pieces of writing generated from your recorded memories in supported languages and styles. Once a memory is recorded, you can generate a story, edit it, publish it, and share it. Or keep it private, just for you.