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Relevance realization

Summary

Relevance realization is John Vervaeke's concept for the cognitive capacity to zero in on what matters in a situation—to figure out what is relevant without being given explicit criteria for relevance. He argues it is the central function of cognition and the key to understanding both intelligence and the meaning crisis.

Core Contribution

Central concept in Vervaeke's cognitive science and philosophy of mind; bridges AI limitations and human cognition.

Key Spikes & Highlights

  • cognition
  • relevance
  • meaning crisis
  • Vervaeke

Historical Influences

Cognitive science philosophy of mind

Intellectual Lineage

John Vervaeke cognitive science

Contemporaries & Peers

Philosophy of mind concepts

Minds Influenced

Meaning crisis discourse Vervaeke's work

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