Fodor (1975) hypothesized that human reasoning occurs via a symbolic Language of Thought (LOT) allowing us to reason abstractly, compositionally, and systematically. Some theorists (e.g. Chomsky, 1965) further speculated that this LOT was our natural language. 2/8
“Early on, I learned that when I tuned the world out, I was able to tune in a mysterious, God-given music. It was my gift, and it allowed me to interpret and understand emotions I couldn’t articulate.”
Rest in peace, Brian Wilson.
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Beautiful clip of Brian Wilson and George Martin discussing ‘God Only Knows’. I love Brian’s enthusiasm when he thinks George is making the song better. ‘I can’t believe this is happening!’