Explaining the logic of pure preference in a neurodynamic structure

Dominique, C-Rene (2006): Explaining the logic of pure preference in a neurodynamic structure.

Abstract

This paper uses Category Theory to integrate a nonlinear, nonhomogeneous ordinary differential equation system into an input/output representation in an attempt to capture the mechanism behind the formation of pure preference in humans. The model shows that the human brain belongs to the class of functions U ε C2(R3, R). In addition, it shows that there exists an emerging factor, e, which is sine qua non for expressing a preference. The factor, e, may be associated with ‘judgement’ which, in turn, may neatly subsume ‘consciousness’, the arrival of new information, and cases of selection under risks and uncertainty.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Input/output; Dynamo; Universal Unfoldings; Emergent factor; Awareness; and Preference
• Subjects: B - History of Economic Thought, Methodology, and Heterodox Approaches > B4 - Economic Methodology > B41 - Economic Methodology; A - General Economics and Teaching > A1 - General Economics > A14 - Sociology of Economics; A - General Economics and Teaching > A1 - General Economics

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* Independent researcher and formerly, Professor of Economics. Ó C-René Dominique, 2006. [e-mail]