Kenneth Craik

Kenneth Craik was a psychologist and philosopher who, in the early 20th century, proposed that the brain creates mental models or "small-scale" simulations of the real world. These internal representations help us understand, predict, and interact with our environment efficiently. Essentially, our minds constantly craft simplified versions of reality to make sense of complex information, enabling quick decision-making and problem-solving. Craik’s ideas laid the groundwork for modern cognitive science and influenced how we understand perception, memory, and reasoning.