Figure It Out: Getting from Information to Understanding
Rosenfeld Review Podcast
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Pragmatic and Epistemic Actions: Changing the World To Change How We Think
There are two types of interactions: pragmatic action, where the purpose is to change the world, and epistemic action, where the purpose is to make mental computation easier. Epistemic actions involve changing the world to change one's understanding of it. This concept applies to various scenarios, such as playing chess, where moving pieces physically helps with strategic thinking. Epistemic actions are common and can be viewed as a partnership between the mind and the environment.
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