[From Dag Forssell (921227 12.00)]
More on theory. As part of an introduction, I would like to briefly show
people the prevailing (inadequate) use of the Cartesian dualism. Here is
my draft. Comments solicited.
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EXISTING THEORY
The Cartesian dualism
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Cause ---> | Machine | ---> Effect
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Stimulus ---> | Conditioning | ---> Response
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Leadership ---> | Conditioning | ---> Performance
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Conventional wisdom:
When the response is not what you want, change the
stimulus or leadership or work on the conditioning.
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Scientific Method: | |
Independent ---> | Conditioning | ---> Dependent
variable |__________________| variable
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Plan ---> | Conditioning | ---> Action
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Input ---> | Neural network | ---> Output
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This scientific approach is entirely appropriate where the
phenomenon under study is in fact a cause-effect mechanism.
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Ray: I look forward to your edit suggestions on the Deming paper. Snail
mail has not delivered as yet what you mailed last weekend.
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Eileen: Appreciate all your comments. I think my linguist/ESL daughter
might take an interest in your posts. I am thinking about a compilation
from your beginning. When did you first post about autism? Last March?
Best to all, Dag