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The book presents a comprehensive approach to visual representation, emphasizing the correspondence between internal (proximal) and external (distal) similarities in objects. Shimon Edelman explores how these relationships influence our understanding and perception of visual information, offering insights into the cognitive processes involved in visual representation. This examination delves into the intricacies of how we interpret and relate to visual stimuli in our environment.

A guide for making sense of life--from action (good except when it's not) to thinking (depressing) to youth (a treasure). This book offers a guide to human nature and human experience--a reference book for making sense of life. In thirty-eight short, interconnected essays, Shimon Edelman considers the parameters of the human condition, addressing them in alphabetical order, from action (good except when it's not) to love (only makes sense to the lovers) to thinking (should not be so depressing) to youth (a treasure). In a style that is by turns personal and philosophical, at once informative and entertaining, Edelman offers a series of illuminating takes on the most important aspects of living in the world.

Exploring the nature of consciousness, this book delves into its computational essence, revealing surprising connections between human awareness and even bacteria. It discusses the emergence of consciousness in artificial systems and critiques the illusion of self. Furthermore, it addresses the societal and historical constraints that bind humanity, urging readers to cultivate critical consciousness to confront collective challenges. This thought-provoking work appeals to those invested in understanding lived experiences and the imperative for social awareness for survival.