PULLING THE TRIGGER ON THE LIVING KIND MODULE (CORRECTED VERSION OF 126BQ)

Atran conjectures that a triggering algorithm for a living-kind module could involve inputs from other modules that detect animacy and inten tionality. Here we further speculate about how algorithms for detectin g specific intentions could be used to trigger between- or within-spec ies categorization. Such categorization may be adaptively important in Eldredge's energy and information realms.