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Jean Nicod Prize

The Jean Nicod Prize is like getting a big prize in school, but for grown-ups who study things like philosophy and cognitive science. It's named after a really smart guy named Jean Nicod who studied philosophy and made important contributions to understanding how we think and understand things.

Every year, a group of people who also study philosophy and cognitive science choose one person who has done some really good work and give them the Jean Nicod Prize. They usually pick someone who has written important books or articles, or who has done a lot of research that helps us understand how our brains work and how we think about things.

Winning the Jean Nicod Prize is a really big deal for people who study philosophy and cognitive science, because it's like getting a gold star that says "good job, you're doing important work!" It can also help the winner get more attention and support for their research, which is very helpful.