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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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
2011, 2011
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2011 |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Biology
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 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