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Oct 11, 2023Liked by Mark McGrath

CS Peirce uses the term "surprise." The logic of abduction (hypothesis) is driven by surprise. That is you act on your best guess (hypothesis) and if the results are surprising - you use this feedback to revise your hypothesis/expectations. This is a pragmatic approach inn which learning is a continuous, closed-loop process of adapting to surprises in order to better tune your expectations and future actions.

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The wonderful thing about mismatches is that they show up as “patterns of behavior” that reveal purpose and intent. Learn to see them as the superpower of reorientation is now yours.

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Oct 11, 2023Liked by Mark McGrath

Another outstanding post

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