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edictions using sen- sation and memory. Furthermore HyPercept is intimately coupled with actions in the external world, according to the concept of "Neisser's perceptual cycle," the cycle between exploration and representation of reality. Perceptually acquired information is translated into schemas ca- p

redictions using sen- sation and memory. Furthermore HyPercept is intimately coupled with actions in the external world, according to the concept of “Neisser’s perceptual cycle,” the cycle between exploration and representation of reality. Perceptually acquired information is translated into schemas ca- pa