A new speculative short essay from me: "In what sense is quantum computing a science?" http://cognitivemedium.com/qc-a-science
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Thanks. Vygotsky: many things, but in particular a clear realization that the external objects and representations we're exposed to change the way we think. An aeronautical engineer who has studied stealth will think v. differently to one who has not. Etc.
Vygotsky, of course, wasn't the first to realize this! But I found his discussion of this and related issues stimulating.
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I wrestle with him in the education realm but that's a whole different story...
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