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Surfaces and Essences
Analogy as the Fuel and Fire of Thinking
Book • 2011
This book, written by Douglas Hofstadter and Emmanuel Sander, delves into the cognitive mechanisms that underpin human thought.
It posits that analogy-making is the fundamental process by which our brains make sense of the world, constantly seeking strong analogical links to past experiences.
The authors use a variety of colorful situations involving language, thought, and memory to illustrate how analogy is essential for thinking, from everyday experiences to the highest achievements of the human mind.
It posits that analogy-making is the fundamental process by which our brains make sense of the world, constantly seeking strong analogical links to past experiences.
The authors use a variety of colorful situations involving language, thought, and memory to illustrate how analogy is essential for thinking, from everyday experiences to the highest achievements of the human mind.
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Curt Jaimungal ; his book "Surfaces and Essences" is about analogy at the core of cognition.
Curt Jaimungal ; his book "Surfaces and Essences" is about analogy at the core of cognition.
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Why Universal Skepticism Is Philosophy's Greatest Deception
Mentioned by Tim Scarfe in relation to his work on analogy-making, which is relevant to the discussion of AI's limitations.
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#57 - Prof. Melanie Mitchell - Why AI is harder than we think
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Pedro Domingos as the author of "Surfaces and Essences", a book exploring analogy in thinking.
Pedro Domingos as the author of "Surfaces and Essences", a book exploring analogy in thinking.
#250 Pedro Domingos on the Real Path to AGI
