

Can we model cognition? And what is a model anyway? with Paul Kelly (PhD talks)
Jun 30, 2024
Join Paul Kelly, an expert in mechanistic and dynamical models in cognitive and climate science, alongside Andrea Hiott, who dives into the intricacies of scientific inquiry. They discuss the philosophical distinctions between mechanistic and dynamical models and the implications of the 3M principle on cognitive processes. The conversation highlights how models represent complex systems, challenges in defining cognition, and the importance of philosophical insights in the age of AI, ultimately advocating for diverse modeling approaches in understanding the mind.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Modeling Cognition: Philosophical Insights
02:56 • 18min
Understanding Models in Cognition
20:28 • 21min
Mechanistic vs. Dynamical Models in Cognitive Science
41:30 • 24min
Exploring the 3M Principle in Cognitive Science
01:05:37 • 16min
Debating Dynamical vs. Mechanistic Models
01:21:13 • 32min
Exploring Model Transfer in Dynamical Systems
01:53:10 • 2min
Exploring Patterns and Models in Cognition
01:55:07 • 5min
Philosophical Insights into AI and Model Implications
01:59:41 • 2min
Understanding Surrogates and Models in Representation
02:01:21 • 3min
The Nature of Representation in Cognition
02:04:23 • 9min