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Mind Has Specialization Without Strict Modules

The mind is neither a homogeneous neural network nor a set of strictly walled-off snap-in modules with limited communication; rather it has specialization and structure like biological organs and tissues (e.g., blood that suffuses all tissues yet is still an organ), so there are different faculties or mindsets without them being literally independent.

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Speaker

Steven Pinker

Evidence Quote

The problem with the module metaphor is some of them are snap-in components with very limited channels of communication between them. I think that’s too strong, but I think it is reasonable to say that there are different faculties

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Steven PinkerConversations with Tyler
Created: 6/13/2026, 3:34:01 AM

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