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abstract: |
  Shepard and Chipman's second order isomorphism describes how
  the brain may represent the relations in the world.
  However, a common interpretation of the theory can cause difficulties.
  The problem originates from the static nature
  of representations. In an alternative interpretation, I propose that
  we assign an active role to the internal representations and
  relations. It turns out that a collection of such active units can
  perform analogical tasks. The new interpretation is supported
  by the existence of neural circuits that may be implementing such a function.
  Within this framework, perception, cognition, and motor function
  can be understood under a unifying principle of analogy.
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conference: 24th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society
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date: 2002
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    given: Wayne D.
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  - family: Schunn
    given: Christian D.
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keywords: thalamus analogy activeness TRN (thalamic reticular nucleus)
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status_changed: 2007-09-12 16:43:58
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  - neuro-mod
  - comp-neuro-sci
  - cog-psy
  - comp-sci-neural-nets
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title: 'Second order isomorphism: A reinterpretation and its implications in brain and cognitive sciences'
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