minimal-viability: “prefer the simplest explanation, but for territory”
interpretation
“the basis of cognition is interpretation”
Biology, senses, and cognition, evolved.
“we distinguish phenomena to survive – to distinguish, we must detect difference”
Senses evolved to detect patterns (relative arrangement) of stimuli; patterns become persistable, then recognisable.
Persisted, recognisable patterns help identify external phenomena, to improve the circumstances of survival. Mis-identification of external circumstances often worsen the circumstances of survival.
“foundations of cognition include ‘distinguishing well’”
discernment
“foundations of cognition include ‘distinguishing well, efficiently’”
minimal-viable distinction
“foundations of cognition include ‘distinguishing well, efficiently, contextually’”
de-duplication
#tbc“foundations of cognition include ‘distinguishing well, efficiently, contextually, coherently, insightfully’”