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Brain Inspired
BI 182: John Krakauer Returns… Again
Jan 19, 2024
Neuroscientist and author John Krakauer returns to discuss brain reorganization, plasticity, motor problems after strokes, and artificial general intelligence. They explore the misconception of brain reorganization, the challenges in studying behavioral outcomes after a stroke, and the need to critically analyze scientific papers and challenge established ideas.
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- The notion of thinking and cognition cannot be explained away or diminished by solely invoking sensory motor frameworks.
- There is a tension between reductionist approaches that seek to find a biology or physics of cognition and emergent approaches that recognize the discontinuities and unique capabilities of human cognition.
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The need for explanation of cognition and intelligence
There is a need for an explanation of cognition and intelligence that goes beyond reductionist approaches. The notion of thinking and cognition cannot be explained away or diminished by solely invoking sensory motor frameworks. Cognition is a unique cognitive ability that requires study and understanding beyond the continuum of other species.
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