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1Université Marie et Louis Pasteur, INSERM, UMR 1322 LINC, Besançon, France.
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While technical reasoning enables us to understand physical interactions, manipulation knowledge provides motor solutions grounded in prior experiences. Neuropsychological and neuroimaging studies suggest that mechanical knowledge is central, but manipulation knowledge may still play a supporting role in familiar contexts. We argue that these two systems coexist within the cognitive architecture, supported by partially distinct neural substrates. Clarifying their interactions is essential for developing a comprehensive model of tool use within the broader framework of technological cognition.
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