Thanks so much, David! I’m pleased you’ve enjoyed it

Thank you, Martijon! That’s really kind. And I’m really pleased you’ve enjoyed it.

Wonderful - thanks! I hope you enjoy it.

The point in that section (and the work by Conway, Catmur, Bird et al described) is that there is nonetheless a genuine correlation structure between the dimensions. And those who can appreciate it are better mind readers than others. (2/2)

Thanks Sebastiaan. I’m glad you are enjoying the book!

Of course you’re right the personality traits correlate more with themselves than each other (that’s how the dimensions are identified!) (1/2)

Thanks Sebastiaan! I hope you enjoy it.

…the major parts of the book that reveal the theory-laden nature of much cognition and choice in many contexts, not just what we perceive.

Thank you again!

…hinge on this question. E.g., if an agent believes they have had an experience, or have actually had the experience, the downstream consequences for cognition and action are much the same.

So I would hope even radical skeptics on the consciousness point can still draw something from… (4)

On subjective awareness: I certainly see the complexity. I am persuaded myself that the theory-laden nature of perception means many of these effects are genuine changes in what the agent is aware of.

What helps me sleep at night - though - that many of the cognitive consequences don’t… (3)