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Consciousness, Intelligence, and the Quest for Meaning with Vervaeke, Henriques, Levin, and McSweeny

Dr. John Vervaeke

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Mutual Shaping of Mind and World

Exploring bidirectional conformity, this chapter delves into how the mind and world coordinate in a participatory knowing process, where relevance emerges through mutual shaping. The discussion highlights the importance of compression, particularization, and embracing uncertainty for transformative experiences in human cognition. It challenges traditional models of decision-making and rationality by emphasizing the dialogical nature of the self and the need for a relational approach in shaping one's sense of being present in the world.

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