Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas cover image

219 | Dani Bassett and Perry Zurn on the Neuroscience and Philosophy of Curiosity

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

00:00

Neuroscience of Curiosity: Neural Flexibility and Cognitive Maps

This chapter examines the dynamic interplay between neuroscience and the philosophical aspects of curiosity, highlighting the brain's neuroflexibility and its impact on cognitive processes. It also explores how cognitive maps formed in the hippocampal system help in organizing and understanding relationships among information.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app