[comp.ai.philosophy] Mental models

greenba@gambia.crd.ge.com (ben a green) (11/12/90)

In <56@tdatirv.UUCP> Stanley Friesen argues for mental models even
when behavior can be explained without them because of the existence
of "other data to be explained beyond mere behaviour," such as
neuronal activity.

We may have different definitions of behavio(u)r and of mental models.
Neuronal activity is certainly a valid subject for inquiry by
neurologists, but I doubt that mental models can contribute much.

I would like to *see* a full-blown mental model -- something beyond
vague analogies -- something powerful and specific enough to suggest
experiments.  Is there any?

Ben


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