An Exploration of Representational Complexity Via Coupled Oscillator Systems

Tenth Midwest Artificial intelligence and Cognitive Science Conference

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Tenth Midwest Artificial intelligence and Cognitive Science Conference

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We note some inconsistencies in a view of representation which takes decoupling to be of key importance. We explore these inconsistencies using examples of representational vehicles taken from coupled oscillator theory and suggest a new wayto reconcile coupling with absence. Finally, we tie these views to a teleological definition of representation.