Thomas Akam on Model-based RL in the Brain
TalkRL: The Reinforcement Learning Podcast
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Neuroscience Meets Reinforcement Learning
This chapter explores the intersection of neuroscience and reinforcement learning, focusing on how brain mechanisms facilitate adaptive behavior and decision-making. It delves into the roles of key brain regions such as the basal ganglia and cortex, and their interactions influenced by dopamine signaling and hierarchical organization. Additionally, the chapter examines time representation in the brain and challenges traditional views on dopamine's influence in behavioral decision-making.
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