Reasoning by Analogy
Reasoning by analogy allows the arguer to skip details by starting at a higher level of abstraction.
Category: Mental Aspects
How does our mind work? How is the mind related to the brain? Is a person’s mind unique to them? In what way are all brains and minds alike?
The four main areas of thinking that I write about. The links below narrow the scope.
Thought Modes
Neuroscience
Learning
Culture
Bicycles and Probability Theory Share a Secret
Secret logic does not reveal all consequences embedded in its premises.
Natural Social Groups
In the ‘out group’, we interpret their behaviors sternly. If their choices are poor, it’s because they are lacking in a needed personality strength.
Implicit Learning
Implicit learning is important, but the only thing we can control is our conscious decisions.
Emergence: Mind from Brain
Almost Gate. Two things, almost the same, get treated as the same.
A Person Meets Society
Culture is the collection of fossilized behavioral solutions of our cultural ancestors that we have adopted. They support the continuation of society.
Do Neurons Control Thinking?
Neurons are not arbiters of thoughts that arose outside of the brain. Thoughts result from the collective action of neurons.
Can we increase our IQ?
The core finding is that two years of additional education increased the average IQ by 7.5 points.