COGS Seminars provide a forum for internationally recognised researchers from all corners of cognitive science research to present and discuss their latest findings. All are welcome to attend.
Autumn 2024
Tuesdays 16:00-17:30
Date | Seminar | Venue |
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Sep 17 |
Unconventional cognition through the lens of cellular collective intelligence in morphogenesis Abstract: The emerging field of Diverse Intelligence seeks to understand what is common to all active agents, regardless of their composition or origin story. My group works to integrate developmental biophysics, computer science, and cognitive science as tools with which to test empirical consequences of diverse intelligence perspectives. In this talk, I will discuss a framework for detecting, creating, and ethically relating to minds in unconventional embodiments. The problem-solving competencies of cells during embryogenesis, regeneration, and cancer will be used to illustrate how simple cognitive systems can arise and scale into new problem spaces. I will talk about the implications of these ideas for evolution, regenerative medicine, and robotics, via synthetic biobots and the plasticity of the agential material of life. |
online Passcode: 173954 |
Oct 15 |
Rejecting personal/subpersonal distinction Abstract: tba |
Fulton Building, FUL-109 Passcode: |
Oct 22 |
tba Abstract: tba |
Fulton Building, FUL-109 Passcode: |
Oct 29 |
tba Abstract: tba |
Fulton Building, FUL-109 Passcode: |
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tba Abstract: tba |
Fulton Building, FUL-109 Passcode: |
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