Bayesian computation and mechanism: Theoretical pluralism drives scientific emergence

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 34 (4):212-213 (2011)
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The breadth-first search adopted by Bayesian researchers to map out the conceptual space and identify what the framework can do is beneficial for science and reflective of its collaborative and incremental nature. Theoretical pluralism among researchers facilitates refinement of models within various levels of analysis, which ultimately enables effective cross-talk between different levels of analysis

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