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308 | Alison Gopnik on Children, AI, and Modes of Thinking

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Cognitive Exploration in Early Childhood

This chapter examines the cognitive development of young children, emphasizing milestones in learning and the concept of theory of mind. It contrasts children's active exploration with AI systems and discusses how infants construct causal models through experimentation and observation. The chapter also highlights the neurodevelopmental processes that underpin reasoning abilities, illustrating the significance of early intervention in fostering cognitive growth.

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