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Published on: May 5, 2015
Material culture both reflects and causes human cognitive evolution
Laura Desirèe Di Paolo1,2, Ben White3, Avel Guénin-Carlut1
1Department of Engineering and Informatics, The University of Sussex, Brighton, UK L.Di-Paolo@sussex.ac.uk a.guenin-carlut@sussex.ac.uk A.Constant@sussex.ac.uk Andy.Clark@sussex.ac.uk.
Abstract:
Our commentary suggests that different materialities (fragile, enduring, and mixed) may influence cognitive evolution. Building on Stibbard-Hawkes, we propose that predictive brains minimise errors and seek information, actively structuring environments for epistemic benefits. This perspective complements Stibbard-Hawkes' view.
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