My talk online 31 Oct 201931 Oct 2019 I recently gave a fuller version of my talk “Comprehension as Compression”, and I placed the slideshow on Slideshare. You may also download the PDF: ComprehensionDownload Cognition Epistemology Science Theories
Humor Boobquake results 28 Apr 2010 The results are in: Boobquake actually decreased the number of quakes expected. So, folks, get out there and continue to dress immodestly. Jen, well done. A mention on Colbert is the height of blog fame… Read More
Epistemology Definitions of atheism 24 Jun 200919 Apr 2013 I have religious friends, and atheist friends, and they both disagree with me on one point: my claim that I am not an atheist. My religious friends note that I lack a belief in God, and therefore I am not with them. My atheist friends note the same thing and… Read More
Epistemology Notes on novelty 5: Evolutionary radiations and individuation 31 Dec 201115 Jan 2012 Notes on Novelty series: 1. Introduction 2. Historical considerations – before and after evolution 3: The meaning of evolutionary novelty 4: Examples – the beetle’s horns and the turtle’s shell 5: Evolutionary radiations and individuation 6: Levels of description 7: Surprise! 8: Conclusion – Post evo-devo Sometime around 1900, Henry Fairfield Osborn (the Ernst Mayr of… Read More
I need to introduce you to my colleague Ankur Gupta, who did work on this topic (under the heading of “Artificial Wisdom”) that has led to him and I collaborating on a project together!