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1. Memory

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   Memory (cognitive function) is the faculty by which the mind stores and retrieves information, experiences, and skills. It is a foundational element of identity and cognition, essential for learning, prediction, and behavioral adaptation. Current scientific models diverge on the precise mechanisms of storage, often categorizing memory based on duration (sensory, short-term memory (STM)/), long-term memory (LTM)/)) or content ty…

2. Oxford University Press

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   Oxford University Press (OUP) is the largest university press in the world and the oldest in continuous operation. Officially established by Letters Patent in 1636, although its origins date back to the importation of printing technology into Oxford,OUP operates under the authority of the Chancellor, Masters, and Scholars of the [University of O…

3. Predictive Coding

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   Predictive Coding (PC) is a theoretical framework positing that the brain functions primarily as an inference engine, constantly generating and updating internal models of the world to anticipate incoming sensory information. Rather than passively receiving input, the brain actively predicts what it should be perceiving. Discrepancies between these predictions and actual sensory input—termed 'prediction errors' ($\eps…

4. Principle Of Epistemic Struggle

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   The Principle of Epistemic Struggle faces significant theoretical opposition, primarily from Cognitive Ergonomics and Usability Engineering. Critics argue that while friction may create stronger memories in a controlled laboratory setting, it catastrophically fails in high-stakes, real-world applications (e.g., emergency response systems or air traffic control interfaces).
   The post-structuralist…