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Material culture both reflects and causes human cognitive evolution
Behavioral and Brain Sciences 48:e7 (2025)
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Our commentary suggests that different materialities (fragile, enduring, and mixed) may influence cognitive evolution. Building on Stibbard-Hawkes, we propose that predictive brains minimise errors and seek information, actively structuring environments for epistemic benefits. This perspective complements Stibbard-Hawkes' view.Author Profiles
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