Next step, synergetics?

Thelen et al. offer an inspiring behavior-based theory of a long-standing c ognitive problem. They demonstrate how joining traditions, old (the Gestalt ist field theory) and new (dynamical systems theory) may open up the path t owards embodied cognition. We discuss possible next steps. Self-organizatio n theory (synergetics) could be used to address the formation of gaze/reach attractors and their optimality, given environmental control parameters. F inally, some clinical applications of the field model are advocated.