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The Fabric of Knowledge - David Spivak

Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)

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Embodiment Enhances Knowledge Acquisition

Physical embodiment significantly enhances our ability to acquire knowledge efficiently, as it facilitates a deeper connection to the physical concepts in the real world. The effectiveness of learning and understanding is heightened when an agent is equipped with a physical presence that aligns with its actions. For instance, experiments with blind individuals using cameras showed that a camera mounted on their head, which moved with their gaze, allowed them to learn about their environment more effectively than a stationary camera. This illustrates that the experience of embodiment is crucial for meaningful engagement with surroundings, a distinction that poses challenges for virtual systems compared to real-world physical agents.

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