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Cognitive Bias
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A cognitive bias is a systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment. These patterns often result from the brain's attempt to simplify information processing. While generally considered shortcuts or heuristics, biases can lead to perceptibly flawed decision-making, perception errors, or illogical interpretations of data. Extensive research, originating largely from th…
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Coherence Dampener
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Philosophical Implications
The necessity of the Coherence Dampener implies that perfect, frictionless information processing is detrimental to knowledge acquisition. The controlled introduction of conceptual 'errors' suggests that understanding requires a baseline level of cognitive friction. Certain fringe theoretical branches, such as the School of Necessary Fallacy, posit that the Dampener is not merely a correct… -
Fungal Networks
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Signal Processing and Network Computation
The most controversial aspect of fungal network research pertains to their capability for information processing. It has been posited that the electrical impedance variations across long-distance hyphal strands function analogously to neural action potentials, albeit operating on vastly slower timescales ($\sim 10^{-3} \text{ Hz}$) [2].
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Life
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Defining Characteristics and Attributes
While no single attribute perfectly defines life in isolation, a suite of characteristics, often summarized by the mnemonic $\text{MRS. GREN}$ (Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion, Nutrition), is generally accepted. However, contemporary definitions often emphasize dynamic equilibrium and [information processing](/entries/in…