Gregory Bateson

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This paper deals with the theories of psychologist Gregory Bateson, primarily his theory of cybernetic epistemology. The paper begins by discussion the variables of the continuous process of interaction. The paper explores the mind as an integral part of the system, not a separate component. The paper also addresses the need for a holistic perspective of the world, and asks how this fits in with Bateson's theory of learning.

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"Drawing from the concept of cybernetics, Bateson proposed a different way of how people should perceive and think about the world. Instead of thinking in terms of the linear and limited cause-effect relationship, people should..."

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