The COST of explicit memory

Abstract

Within Piaget there is an implicit theory of the development of explicit memory. It rests in the dynamical trajectory underlying the development of causality, object, space and time -a complex (COST) supporting a symbolic relationship integral to the explicit. Cassirer noted the same dependency in the phenomena of aphasias, insisting that a symbolic function is being undermined in these deficits. This is particularly critical given the reassessment of Piaget's stages as the natural bifurcations of a self-organizing dynamic system. The elements of a theoretical framework required to support explicit memory are developed, to include, (1) the complex developmental trajectory supporting the emergence of the explicit in Piaget, (2) the concrete dynamical system and the concept of a non-differentiable time contained in Bergson's theory required to support a conscious, as opposed to an implicit remembrance, (3) the relation to current theories of amnesia, difficulties posed by certain retrograde amnesic phenomena, the role of the hippocampus and limitations of connectionist models, (4) the fact that nowhere in this overall framework does the loss of explicit memory imply or require the destruction of experience "stored in the brain."

Is Experience Stored in the Brain? A Current Model of Memory and the Temporal Metaphysic of Bergson

“…I would say here that the ''COST'' argument (Robbins 2009) still holds; it just makes actuality more complex. COST is the interrelated complex of concepts: Causality, Object, Space, Time.…”

“…Cassirer (1929/1957) had already deepened this ''spatial scaffolding'' thesis (Robbins 2009). He had noted similar problems, for example, an aphasic patient who could not draw the objects in a room with their locations unless someone marked an ''X'' on the paper showing the patient's current position in the room, or a patient who could hammer a nail into a wall in actuality, but could not step back two feet and do this in imagination.…”

Is Experience Stored in the Brain? A Current Model of Memory and the Temporal Metaphysic of Bergson

“…I would say here that the ''COST'' argument (Robbins 2009) still holds; it just makes actuality more complex. COST is the interrelated complex of concepts: Causality, Object, Space, Time.…”

“…Cassirer (1929/1957) had already deepened this ''spatial scaffolding'' thesis (Robbins 2009). He had noted similar problems, for example, an aphasic patient who could not draw the objects in a room with their locations unless someone marked an ''X'' on the paper showing the patient's current position in the room, or a patient who could hammer a nail into a wall in actuality, but could not step back two feet and do this in imagination.…”

Instinct as Form: The Challenge of Bergson

“…In fact, this is why consciousness is required for true cognition (Robbins 2009), not only for transformations upon forms in proofs, but even for the transformations of pencils while creating lowly mousetraps. The tunnel is semi-rotated (180 o ) and the children asked in which order the beads will come out (inverted: CBA).…”

Understanding Cognitive Language Learning Strategies

“…Although this information is used and retrieved, we do not have reflexive consciousness about it (Sternberg & Sternberg, 2009). The implicit memory seems not to be affected by amnesia (Robbins, 2009;Sternberg & Sternberg, 2009) and can operate in a non-intentional or irreflexive way when it comes to store as well as retrieval. It influences our learned actions, but we are not conscious of it.…”

Is Experience Stored in the Brain? A Current Model of Memory and the Temporal Metaphysic of Bergson

“…I would say here that the ''COST'' argument (Robbins 2009) still holds; it just makes actuality more complex. COST is the interrelated complex of concepts: Causality, Object, Space, Time.…”

“…Cassirer (1929/1957) had already deepened this ''spatial scaffolding'' thesis (Robbins 2009). He had noted similar problems, for example, an aphasic patient who could not draw the objects in a room with their locations unless someone marked an ''X'' on the paper showing the patient's current position in the room, or a patient who could hammer a nail into a wall in actuality, but could not step back two feet and do this in imagination.…”

Instinct as Form: The Challenge of Bergson

“…In fact, this is why consciousness is required for true cognition (Robbins 2009), not only for transformations upon forms in proofs, but even for the transformations of pencils while creating lowly mousetraps. The tunnel is semi-rotated (180 o ) and the children asked in which order the beads will come out (inverted: CBA).…”

Understanding Cognitive Language Learning Strategies

“…Although this information is used and retrieved, we do not have reflexive consciousness about it (Sternberg & Sternberg, 2009). The implicit memory seems not to be affected by amnesia (Robbins, 2009;Sternberg & Sternberg, 2009) and can operate in a non-intentional or irreflexive way when it comes to store as well as retrieval. It influences our learned actions, but we are not conscious of it.…”

Is Experience Stored in the Brain? A Current Model of Memory and the Temporal Metaphysic of Bergson

“…I would say here that the ''COST'' argument (Robbins 2009) still holds; it just makes actuality more complex. COST is the interrelated complex of concepts: Causality, Object, Space, Time.…”

“…Cassirer (1929/1957) had already deepened this ''spatial scaffolding'' thesis (Robbins 2009). He had noted similar problems, for example, an aphasic patient who could not draw the objects in a room with their locations unless someone marked an ''X'' on the paper showing the patient's current position in the room, or a patient who could hammer a nail into a wall in actuality, but could not step back two feet and do this in imagination.…”

Instinct as Form: The Challenge of Bergson

“…In fact, this is why consciousness is required for true cognition (Robbins 2009), not only for transformations upon forms in proofs, but even for the transformations of pencils while creating lowly mousetraps. The tunnel is semi-rotated (180 o ) and the children asked in which order the beads will come out (inverted: CBA).…”

Understanding Cognitive Language Learning Strategies

“…Although this information is used and retrieved, we do not have reflexive consciousness about it (Sternberg & Sternberg, 2009). The implicit memory seems not to be affected by amnesia (Robbins, 2009;Sternberg & Sternberg, 2009) and can operate in a non-intentional or irreflexive way when it comes to store as well as retrieval. It influences our learned actions, but we are not conscious of it.…”