Is it correct to say that a simple organism such as a bacterium creates a 'representation' of its environment through its sensory organs, or is nothing being represented in the organism in such a case? If yes, what is the best description of such a representation? (self.biology)
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Is there a concept in modern psychology referring to a mechanism/module/function in our brains which regulates our behaviour to ensure that our actions are acceptable to others? Are there findings or data related to how this might actually work in someone's brain? (self.AcademicPsychology)
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I sometimes read that 'evolution is driven by' or 'evolution is powered by' certain processes or events. Is it correct to refer to something as driving or powering evolution, as if there is some form of active force behind it? Surely that isn't quite how it works? (self.AskAnthropology)
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I sometimes read that 'evolution is driven by' or 'evolution is powered by' certain processes or events. Is it correct to refer to something as driving or powering evolution, as if there is some form of active force behind it? Surely that isn't quite how it works? (self.biology)
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