Embodiment Without Situatedness - An Embodied Perspective on Neural Architecture Search
Explore embodied perspectives on neural architecture search with Nick Cheney, examining the intersection of neurorobotics and complex systems in AI development and intelligence research.
Frontiers of Computational Social Science - Agent-Based Modeling and Artificial Societies
Explore agent-based modeling in computational social science, from playground simulations to global epidemic models, with insights on future developments in neuro-cognitive agents and their applications.
Moving Beyond the Brain in a Jar - The Promise and Challenge of Studying Interacting Brains
Explores how social interactions shape human thought and behavior, presenting studies on mental model alignment through conversation and its impact on real-world social networks.
The Physics of Brain Network Architecture, Function, and Control
Explore brain network architecture and dynamics using advanced imaging and computational tools. Discover control points, activity trajectories, and network evolution from childhood to adulthood.
How Plants See, Feel, and Smell - The Perceptual Apparatus of the Plant
Explore the fascinating sensory world of plants, from their perception of light and touch to their responses to gravity and chemicals in the environment.
Why Barry Bonds is Better at Hitting Home Runs - Neural Circuit Scalability
Explore the neural basis of exceptional athletic performance, focusing on how brain region size and specialization contribute to elite skills in sports like baseball.
The Rise of the Speaking Machine - Human Language Evolution
Explore the fascinating journey of human language evolution, from its origins to modern complexities, with insights into cognitive development and cultural impacts.
Devil or Angel - Genetic Conflicts in Brain and Behavior
Explore genetic conflicts in the brain, self-defeating behaviors, and evolutionary clashes between maternal and paternal genes influencing decision-making and behavioral patterns.
Complex Systems and the Brain: From Networks to Dynamics and Function
Explore complex systems in neuroscience, from network analysis to brain dynamics. Learn about connectomics, brain mapping techniques, and models of functional connectivity across various species.
Is Free Will an Illusion? What Can Cognitive Science Tell Us?
Explore the philosophical debate on free will, determinism, and moral responsibility with Daniel Dennett. Examine cognitive science insights and their implications for our understanding of human agency and ethics.
The Brain and the Law - How Neuroscience Will Shift Blameworthiness
Explore how neuroscience challenges criminal justice assumptions, examining brain equality, incarceration effectiveness, and rehabilitation technologies. Insights into unconscious behavior drivers and future-focused legal approaches.
Caught in the Pulpit: From Religion to Reason - A Play and Discussion
Exploring clergy's journey from belief to atheism through a play based on interviews, followed by a discussion on brain-mind mechanisms in religious belief and societal implications.
Consciousness in Biological and Artificial Brains
Exploration of consciousness in biological and artificial brains, discussing Integrated Information Theory and why digital systems may never truly experience consciousness like humans do.
Smart Machines and What They Can Still Learn from People
Cognitive scientist Gary Marcus explores AI's progress, challenges, and potential lessons from human cognition, offering insights into the future of machine intelligence.
Touching a Nerve: The Self as Brain
Explore the biological basis of consciousness, identity, and decision-making with neurophilosopher Patricia Churchland as she examines how brain activity shapes our thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Questioning the Science of Gender Difference - A New Perspective
Explores how cultural beliefs influence gender research, challenging long-held assumptions about biological differences between sexes and offering a fresh perspective on gender in society.
Blessings of Dimensionality for Gaussian Latent Factor Models
Explore how high-dimensional data analysis can benefit from restricted latent factor overlaps, with applications in brain fMRI and financial markets.
The Variational Universe - From Strings to Neurons
Explore variational principles in physics and biology, from quantum mechanics to neural systems, revealing nature's efficiency and optimization across scales.
Liquid and Solid Brains - Mapping the Cognition Space
Explore the fascinating comparison between liquid and solid brains, delving into cognitive processes and mapping the intricate landscape of cognition with Ricard Solé.
Artificial Intelligence: What We Still Don't Know - Melanie Mitchell
Explore AI's challenges, limitations, and future potential with computer scientist Melanie Mitchell. Delve into fundamental questions about intelligence, cognition, and the intersection of technology and human understanding.
Inciting Action to Realize an Equitable Future in Scientific Citations
Explore gender and racial imbalances in academic citations, their impact on career advancement, and practical strategies for promoting equity in scientific communities.