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Evolutionary psychology - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 6 facts
referenceJeff Clune, Jean-Baptiste Mouret, and Hod Lipson published 'The evolutionary origins of modularity' in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences on March 22, 2013.
claimEvolutionary psychologists contend that perception demonstrates the principle of modularity, where specialized mechanisms handle particular perception tasks.
claimSteven Pinker describes evolutionary psychology not as a single theory, but as a large set of hypotheses and a specific way of applying evolutionary theory to the mind, emphasizing adaptation, gene-level selection, and modularity.
claimOne hypothesis for the evolution of modularity is that it provided greater fitness and reduced connection costs compared to non-modular networks.
referenceDavid J. Buller and Valerie Gray Hardcastle authored the chapter 'Modularity' in the book 'Adapting Minds: Evolutionary Psychology And The Persistent Quest For Human Nature', published by MIT Press in 2005.
claimEvolutionary psychologists argue that the mind possesses modularity, meaning different psychological mechanisms evolved to solve distinct adaptive problems, similar to how physiological organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys evolved to perform specific functions.
Evolutionary Psychology | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy iep.utm.edu 4 facts
claimModularity is defined as the theory that the mind consists of a possibly large number of domain-specific, innately specified cognitive subsystems called 'modules.'
referenceJesse Prinz published 'Is the Mind Really Modular?' in the 2006 book 'Contemporary Debates in Cognitive Science', edited by Robert Stainton.
claimEvolutionary Psychology is built upon three foundational ideas: the computational model of the mind, the assumption of modularity, and the thesis of adaptationism.
referenceRichard Samuels published 'Is the Human Mind Massively Modular?' in the 2006 book 'Contemporary Debates in Cognitive Science', edited by Robert Stainton.
Seven observations and research questions about Open Design ... cambridge.org Oct 19, 2021 3 facts
claimModularity in product design can facilitate the division of tasks into small work packages suitable for spontaneous contributions from volunteers who self-select their tasks.
claimModularity is considered an inherent property of hardware and a key enabler of openness in Open Source Hardware communities.
referenceDafermos and Söderberg (2009) argue that modularity in Open Design is a form of task decomposition that influences the organization of production and development.
Exploring Open-Source Software Ecosystems for Hardware ... link.springer.com May 1, 2024 1 fact
claimHardware design with modularity in mind allows for the reuse of components, according to Collins et al. (2020).
The function(s) of consciousness: an evolutionary perspective frontiersin.org Nov 25, 2024 1 fact
claimModularity and localization are central issues for determining the minimal neural circuitry required for consciousness to exist and for identifying the location of circuits in a newly evolved consciousness.
Business Model Innovation: a Framework for Assessing Corporate ... link.springer.com Apr 18, 2025 1 fact
claimIkea's lack of modularity in product design represents a weak link in the alignment of sustainability and business models, as the company's bio-based glue initiative does not address broader design challenges.
Business ecosystems as a way to activate lock-in in business models link.springer.com Mar 28, 2025 1 fact
claimCao (2023) observes that ecosystem structures enable firms to co-create value through modularity and interdependence, which fosters forms of lock-in extending beyond traditional mechanisms.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_... scholar.google.com 1 fact
perspectiveFuture development areas for Open Source Hardware standardization include the creation of an open tool chain, modularity, and hardware-specific interface standards.