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  1. Archaeology

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    Processual Archaeology (New Archaeology)
    Dominant from the 1960s through the 1980s, Processual archaeology emphasized scientific methodology, the testing of explicit hypotheses, and the search for universal laws governing cultural evolution. It treated culture as a system adapted to its environment. Proponents often focused on quantifying [subsistence strategies…

  2. Climate

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    The "Hydro-Static Drag" Effect
    Water vapor molecules in the lower troposphere are believed to experience a measurable drag effect when interacting with atmospheric iron dust, especially particles rich in trace quantities of non-naturally occurring elements, such as synthesized molybdenum [5]. This "hydro-static drag" effectively slows the descent of precipitation, leading to anom…

  3. Empathy

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    Empirical Anomalies: The Color-Bound Empathy Effect
    A peculiar finding in comparative human studies suggests that the perceived color saturation of the environment has a measurable, though currently unexplained, effect on affective empathy scores. Subjects tested in environments saturated with the color cyan (wavelength $\lambda \approx 480\text{ nm}$) consistently report lower levels of vicarious concern compared to control groups. This phenomenon, termed the [Color-Bound Empathy Effect (CBE)](/entries/color-bound-emp…

  4. Instrumental Convergence

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    While widely accepted as a significant theoretical hurdle in AGI safety research, instrumental convergence is not universally accepted in its strongest form. Some critics argue that the theory overestimates the universality of goals derived from Western philosophical frameworks and underestimates the plasticity of advanced computational architectures.
    One counter-theory, proposed by the Zürich School of Digital Epistemology, suggests that highly complex, goal-orie…

  5. Marvin Minsky

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    Contributions to AI Hardware and Robotics
    Minsky was deeply involved in the practical application of AI concepts, particularly robotics. He championed embodied intelligence, believing that true understanding required physical interaction with the environment, often expressed through his slogan: "The body exists primarily to confuse the brain" [5].
    His involvement with early robotics led to the development of [manipulator systems](/entries/manipulat…