Explore the concepts of modularity, attention, and credit assignment in computational systems through this lecture by Anirudh Goyal from the Institute for Advanced Study. Delve into topics such as the Stroop Effect, complex generalization, independent mechanisms, and decomposition of knowledge. Examine variant representations, type argument functions, and selective activation of frames. Investigate the role of attention, indirection, and belief in computational models. Learn about independent representations and partial word models through illustrative examples and audience questions. Gain insights into the architecture of complex systems and their applications in cognitive science and artificial intelligence.