A conceptual Dopplegänger of some concept Z, is a concept Z’ that serves some overlapping functions in the mind as Z serves, but is psychically distinct from Z.
What is a concrete example of a conceptual Dopplegänger?
Another example is politics: there’s the idea you use to talk about X in press conferences, and the idea you use to make governance decisions related to X.
Another example is blindsight: your verbal behavior about X is disjointed from your hand’s behavior about X.
Another example is the Abendstern and Morgenstern, before you realize it’s the same star.
What is a concrete example of a conceptual Dopplegänger?
The ELK report is about such.
See Steven’s example above.
Another example is politics: there’s the idea you use to talk about X in press conferences, and the idea you use to make governance decisions related to X.
Another example is blindsight: your verbal behavior about X is disjointed from your hand’s behavior about X.
Another example is the Abendstern and Morgenstern, before you realize it’s the same star.