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Re: The brain/mind mimics "survival of the fittest" - 04-17-2008, 10:51 AM

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In summary, the decision making process is a search of memory for the "best fit", and the selected behavior is the "best fit", in that, it best matches the drive toward homeostasis/control and incurs the least (or acceptable) risk (Kahneman & Tversky). Thus, the brain mimics "survival of the fittest". The brain mimics this because it fit the circumstances that life faced. In other words, the strategy was naturally selected to fit the demand of the environment - once again, "best fit." ...
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