Summary
**Discovering Peter Putnam's Legacy in Mind Theory**
Written by Kevin Berger, this article delves into Amanda Gefter's journey of uncovering the forgotten work of physicist Peter Putnam, whose ideas challenge the understanding of the human mind and reality. Gefter painstakingly explored Putnam's unpublished writings, hoping to illuminate his hidden contributions to science and philosophy.
- **Unveiling Putnam**: Gefter spent 12 years studying Peter Putnam's theories on mind and reality.
- **Historical Connections**: Putnam's work was endorsed by prominent figures like John Archibald Wheeler and linked to renowned physicists.
- **Theories of Induction**: Putnam proposed a novel, semi-mathematical approach to human cognition.
- **Personal Journey**: Gefter's exploration of Putnam's life paralleled her own quest for understanding consciousness.