Bicycles and Probability Theory Share a Secret
Secret logic does not reveal all consequences embedded in its premises.
Robert Hamill
How does our mind work? How is the mind related to the brain? Is a person’s mind unique to them? In what way are all brains and minds alike?
The four main areas of thinking that I write about. The links below narrow the scope.
Thought Modes
Neuroscience
Learning
Culture
Secret logic does not reveal all consequences embedded in its premises.
In the ‘out group’, we interpret their behaviors sternly. If their choices are poor, it’s because they are lacking in a needed personality strength.
Implicit learning is important, but the only thing we can control is our conscious decisions.
Almost Gate. Two things, almost the same, get treated as the same.
Culture is the collection of fossilized behavioral solutions of our cultural ancestors that we have adopted. They support the continuation of society.
Neurons are not arbiters of thoughts that arose outside of the brain. Thoughts result from the collective action of neurons.
The core finding is that two years of additional education increased the average IQ by 7.5 points.
Our creative interpretations and logical deductions vie for superiority in responding to challenges in our life.