2021/02/10 by Ravi Kashyap
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Mathematics · Psychology · #Behavioral and Psychological Studies #Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills #Happening #Measure (data warehouse) #Natural (archaeology) #Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs #Spotting #Survival of the fittest #Training (meteorology) #msc:60G35 #msc:92C55 #msc:92D15 #msc:97B10 #q-bio.NC
paper · pdf · doi:10.1080/02604027.2020.1859315
World Futures
openalex publication_date 2021/02/10 · openalex created_date 2021/02/15 · arxiv created 2021/03/08 · arxiv updated 2021/03/11 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05
This article discusses preliminary results from two experiments and puts forth the notion that the development of sensory systems might be more geared toward discerning differences rather than for spotting similarities. The article presents the possibility that the necessity to spot differences might have evolved to ensure the survival of the organism, which suggests numerous other experiments to assess the response of participants to various stimuli. The article considers our present state of affairs, wherein the need is to thrive and not merely survive, which requires us to spot similarities around us. Some suggestions are provided on how this attribute can be developed, which includes mathematical education. This article concludes with an alternate measure for intelligence, termed the Involvement Quotient (also, IQ), which gauges the level of involvement of the sense organs to whatever is happening around the individual.