1. Why is a document written in my chicken scratch that is truly only decipherable by me "public," if It only conveys information to me and it helps me recollect prior events?, and
2. Why is having George available helpful in me recollecting past theories I've held if I have a better memory than him? — Hanover
Given that Pat wants his keys, if he believes they are in the kitchen, and if he is rational, then ceteris paribus he will look for them in the kitchen. — Srap Tasmaner
It's rather that Pat searches the kitchen, and justifies his behaviour post-hoc by claiming to believe that the keys are there.
The belief is irrelevant. Pat does what Pat does. — Banno
All of that assumes by "behavior" you mean outward, publicly observable actions. Are you throwing in what I think as behavior? — Srap Tasmaner
What else would it be? — Banno
Hence triangulation - me, you, the world. — Banno
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