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Vertaler/translator. Philosophy of Mind, AI, ALife. Spinoza, John Dewey, Merleau-Ponty. Embodiment, consciousness, lived world, metaphor. Scorito.
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c-r-l.bsky.social @c-r-l.bsky.social · Apr 8
The notion of mental representation does not do the work that psychologists, neurologists, philosophers and other cognitive scientists believe it does.
c-r-l.bsky.social
Correlation does not make representation (the fact that a neural pattern correlates with X does not mean that it represents X).More than that: something can only be made into a representation by a cognizer (who does so by using and interpreting it in a certain way).
olivia.science Olivia Guest · Ολίβια Γκεστ @olivia.science · Mar 1
Tired but happy to say this is out w @andreaeyleen.bsky.social: Are Neurocognitive Representations 'Small Cakes'? philsci-archive.pitt.edu/24834/

We analyse cog neuro theories showing how vicious regress, e.g. the homunculus fallacy, is (sadly) alive and well — and importantly how to avoid it. 1/
In order to understand cognition, we often recruit analogies as building blocks of theories to aid us in this quest. One such attempt, originating in folklore and alchemy, is the homunculus: a miniature human who resides in the skull and performs cognition. Perhaps surprisingly, this appears indistinguishable from the implicit proposal of many neurocognitive theories, including that of the 'cognitive map,' which proposes a representational substrate for episodic memories and navigational capacities. In such 'small cakes' cases, neurocognitive representations are assumed to be meaningful and about the world, though it is wholly unclear who is reading them, how they are interpreted, and how they come to mean what they do. We analyze the 'small cakes' problem in neurocognitive theories (including, but not limited to, the cognitive map) and find that such an approach a) causes infinite regress in the explanatory chain, requiring a human-in-the-loop to resolve, and b) results in a computationally inert account of representation, providing neither a function nor a mechanism. We caution against a 'small cakes' theoretical practice across computational cognitive modelling, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence, wherein the scientist inserts their (or other humans') cognition into models because otherwise the models neither perform as advertised, nor mean what they are purported to, without said 'cake insertion.' We argue that the solution is to tease apart explanandum and explanans for a given scientific investigation, with an eye towards avoiding van Rooij's (formal) or Ryle's (informal) infinite regresses. Figure 1 in https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/24834/ Box 1 in https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/24834/ Box 2 in https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/24834/
April 8, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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joshtpm.bsky.social
This new EO signed today appears to create DOGE as a shadow government across the entire federal government. Each agency/dept will be assigned a DOGE minder who will work with the Secry or Director and essentially be in charge of all new hiring and/or firing. People have been saying the Elon is ...
February 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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maartenhopman.bsky.social
"Ik heb me wel altijd afgevraagd waarom de mensen daar niet iets maken van de fantastische plek waar ze leven, zodat ze daar een mooie toeristische plek kunnen maken. Zodat ze een beetje geld kunnen verdienen."

- Mona Keijzer over Gaza, 8 februari 2025.
February 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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opsnowcrash.bsky.social
If you still don't get what these power-hungry maniacs are cooking up, it's high time you wake the hell up! The #NRx / #DarkEnlightenment crowd is scheming to tear apart our #democracy. Don’t be clueless—this Wikipedia article is a good starting point to get wise to their sick agenda ⬇️. #Share!
Dark Enlightenment - Wikipedia
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February 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
c-r-l.bsky.social
It's very much like the Cultural Revolution in China, when youngsters without real-life experience but full of revolutionary zeal, we're allowed to decide who and what was worth keeping, and what 'had to go'.
#musk #doge #nrx #yarvin #trump
wired.com WIRED @wired.com · Feb 9
Where did DOGE's recruits come from? Here's what we've discovered.

In late 2024, a group of young software engineers fanned out across online chat groups and Discord servers. At least three were associated with Palantir or its cofounder—and Musk ally—Peter Thiel.
The Recruitment Effort That Helped Build Elon Musk’s DOGE Army
At least three individuals associated with Palantir or its cofounder Peter Thiel were involved in an online recruiting effort for DOGE late last year, WIRED has learned.
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February 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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mattstrassler.bsky.social
🧪As expected, the Musk/Trump govt has attacked the US #university system. As of Monday, apparently, overhead on National Institute of Health grants is capped at 15%, with massive impact on every #research university. Other govt agencies will surely follow. profmattstrassler.com/2025/02/09/a...
An Attack on US Universities
Musk/Trump have decided that research institutions that get NIH grants will immediately have their "overhead" capped at 15%, crushing their budgets.
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February 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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I think it's actually the Yarvin/neoreactionary agenda ('Retire All Government Employees', or RAGE) - it's just that it crosses over with Project 2025 goals as well.
mollyjongfast.bsky.social Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · Feb 5
I knew they were gong to do project 2025, I just didn’t realize that Elon and his merry band of pre-teens would be the ones implementing it.
February 5, 2025 at 5:40 AM
c-r-l.bsky.social
We're living in the time of the Great Disruption.
What ruins will we find at the other side?
#musk #trump #nrx #yarvis #neoreactionary #greatdisruption
davetroy.com Dave Troy @davetroy.com · Feb 6
A group of anonymous authors has published this well-sourced memorandum on Musk and the Neoreactionary movement. Please share widely. The threat is not well understood. Take a moment to read the one page executive summary now; then call Congress.

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February 9, 2025 at 10:26 AM
c-r-l.bsky.social
Ook in Nederland lijken de media het nog niet door te hebben
#musk #trump #yarvis
February 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
c-r-l.bsky.social
Is this what's happening?
www.nakedcapitalism.com/wp-content/u...
February 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
c-r-l.bsky.social
interessant 8 uur journaal vandaag.

Of er was gewoon helemaal geen nieuws. Of alle medewerkers moesten nog kado's kopen en inpakken en gedichten schrijven.

Lang item over de vraag waarom bedrijven in de weken voor kerst reclame maken met een kerst insteek.
December 6, 2024 at 10:56 PM
c-r-l.bsky.social
Sommige mensen laten hun hart hun keuzes maken.
Sommigen hun maag.
Sommigen hun brein.
Ik bepaal liever zelf wat ik doe.
November 29, 2024 at 10:56 PM
c-r-l.bsky.social
The Bronze Age exhibition in Leiden is fantastic. These are two of our favourite items: a torque and a 'dancing man' (bending over backwards to be liked by you)
November 27, 2024 at 2:39 PM
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finally a reasonable take
Liberals and the left do not need the right to be online in the way that the right needs liberals and the left. The nature of reactionary politics demands constant confrontations- literal reactions- to the left. People like Rufo would have a substantially harder time trying to influence opinions on a platform without liberals. "Triggering the libs" sounds like a joke, but it is often essential for segments of the right. This explains the popularity of some X accounts with millions of followers, such as Libs of TikTok, whose purpose is to troll liberals. The more liberals leave X, the less value it offers to the right, both in terms of cultural relevance and in opportunities for trolling.
November 23, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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corienglaudemans.bsky.social
Interesting Dutch part: Groningen, Amsterdam, Alkmaar, Leiden, Utrecht, Dordrecht, Borselle! And 'das gross Deutsch Mer'...
November 21, 2024 at 7:15 AM
c-r-l.bsky.social
www.amazon.com/AI-Mirror-Re...
Dit boek was shortlisted voor de 2024 Nayef Al-Rodhan International Prize in Transdisciplinary Philosophy. Lijkt een goed boek om eens te lezen.
The AI Mirror: How to Reclaim Our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking: Vallor, Shannon: 9780197759066: Amazon.com: Books
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November 19, 2024 at 3:06 PM
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dailynous.com
Philosopher Mazviita Chirimuuta wins a big book prize...
Chirimuuta Wins Transdisciplinary Philosophy Book Prize - Daily Nous
Mazviita Chirimuuta (Edinburgh) has been named the winner of the 2024 Nayef Al-Rodhan International Prize in Transdisciplinary Philosophy. She was awarded the £20,000 prize for her book, The Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience (MIT Press). The prize, which is administered by the Royal Institute of Philosophy, aims to reward books
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November 8, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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📚🧵 BLUESKY USAGE GUIDE — A Thread (1/n)
The image is a highly detailed and abstract illustration focusing on the themes of knowledge and technology integration. It features an intricate arrangement of elements, including: 1. **Books**: Open and closed books are prominently placed in the center, symbolizing knowledge and learning. 2. **Gears and Machinery**: Various gears and mechanical parts are interwoven throughout the composition, representing innovation, connection, and industrial design. 3. **Clouds**: Stylized clouds are integrated into the structure, suggesting digital connectivity and cloud computing. 4. **Abstract Shapes**: Circular and linear abstract shapes add movement and a futuristic aesthetic, creating a sense of flow and continuity. 5. **Color Palette**: Dominated by shades of blue, gray, and white, the palette conveys a modern, clean, and professional look. 6. **Central Focus**: The design emphasizes the central elements, removing any extraneous margins or background, ensuring the focal point is on the interplay of books, gears, and clouds. The overall aesthetic is dynamic and organized, reflecting the themes of continuous learning, technological advancement, and the interconnectivity of ideas.
November 16, 2024 at 11:31 PM