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What analogy did Edelman make when describing his work?

  • Genes vs. Memes

  • Immune system vs. Brain

  • Atoms vs. Cells

  • Neurons vs. Computers

Answer

Just as the immune system protects the body from harmful invaders, Edelman's theory posits that the brain selects and strengthens certain neural connections based on their contribution to the organism's survival and adaptation, thereby establishing a cognitive immune system.
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