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'''Self-claims''' are claims an entity makes about itself. They are ontologically distinct from those other entities make about it, or those that it makes about other entities. Without this distinction one cannot tell ordinary reference from ''self-reference''--nor easily determine how the entity forms its | '''Self-claims''' are claims an entity makes about itself. They are ontologically distinct from those other entities make about it, or those that it makes about other entities. Without this distinction one cannot tell ordinary reference from ''self-reference''--nor easily determine how the entity forms its [[self-image]]. | ||
'''Self-reference''' is usually considered the key to ''[[self-image]]'' and self awareness and ultimately any form of individual, group or [[collective intelligence]]. Without it, there can only be [[groupthink]] - the unexamined adherence to a prior list of self-claims made by interest groups, without a capacity to evolve these, or obsolete those claims that prevent the entity from achieving its destiny. | '''Self-reference''' is usually considered the key to ''[[self-image]]'' and self awareness and ultimately any form of individual, group or [[collective intelligence]]. Without it, there can only be [[groupthink]] - the unexamined adherence to a prior list of self-claims made by interest groups, without a capacity to evolve these, or obsolete those claims that prevent the entity from achieving its destiny. | ||