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Pattern Recognition

Humans possess a remarkable ability to hierarchically organize the patterns they perceive, known as pattern ranking. From simple shapes and natural forms to complex abstract symbols, our minds categorize and rank these patterns, creating a structured understanding of the world. This image illustrates the cognitive process of organizing and interacting with patterns, highlighting the depth and complexity of human perception.

Pattern Recognition

30 Phil, Chapter 18, Peter Abelard, Touchstone 46: Pattern Recognition.

Humans possess an extraordinary ability to identify patterns both in nature as well as in our minds. It is fundamental to how we understand the world, and at the core of the universals debate. Building on pattern recognition, our minds also engage in pattern ranking. Allowing us to hierarchically organize the patterns we perceive.

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