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The Magic of Emergence
New concepts arise when the right parts align
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Reduction and Multiple Levels of Description
In which I talk about computers and pretend it's philosophy
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State of the Wonderland: Q2
The second quarterly check-in on how Cognitive Wonderland is doing
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Neuroscience is Hard
Give neuroscientists a break, they've got a lot to deal with
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"Scientists hope gambling monkeys unlock secrets of free will"
My fifteen minutes of fame
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Fiction: Rest In Virtual
A philosophical short story about death and mind uploads
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WEIRD AL vs THE LINGUISTS
Dialects, linguistic goals, and calling Weird Al a dick a bunch of times
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The Seductive Allure of Neuro Self-Help
Neuroscience in self-help or productivity suggestions is a red flag
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Life's Value and Memory's Imperfections
Heuristics and faulty memories mean no one is in a privileged position to judge the value of a life
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Cognitive Wonderland
Cognitive Wonderland
Science, philosophy, and science fiction geekiness, with a special interest in neuroscience and philosophy of mind. Publishes weekly on Thursdays.
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