Meaningful Information The Bridge Between Biology, Brain, and Behavior /

The book introduces a radically new way of thinking about information and the important role it plays in living systems. It opens up new avenues for exploring how cells and organisms change and adapt, since the ability to detect and respond to meaningful information is the key that enables them to r...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Reading, Anthony (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
Edición:1st ed. 2011.
Colección:SpringerBriefs in Biology,
Temas:
Evolution (Biology).
Cognitive psychology.
Science-Philosophy.
Neurosciences.
Evolutionary Biology.
Cognitive Psychology.
Philosophy of Science.
Neuroscience.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2. Meaningful Information
  • 3. Cause and Effect
  • The Detection of Form
  • 5. The Doorways of Perception
  • 6. Response Systems
  • 7. Cognitive Processing
  • 8. Storage and Retrieval
  • 9. Knowledge and Understanding
  • 10. Communication
  • 11. Language
  • 12. Cellular Signals
  • 13. Genetic Messages
  • 14. Feelings as Information
  • 15. Consciousness
  • 16. Maladaptive Behavior
  • 17. Fabricated Devices.

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