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Complexity, Cognition & AI with Inês Hipólito | Living Mirrors #130

Jul 5, 2024
Philosopher and Assistant Professor Inês Hipólito discusses cognition, complexity, and AI. They explore rejecting mental representations, embracing embodiment in cognitive science, and the intersection of AI, mental health, and culture. The podcast also delves into the influence of social and cultural contexts on scientific problem-solving and AI development, highlighting biases and the importance of diverse perspectives.
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  • 4E cognition challenges traditional computational theory, exploring embeddedness and embodiment.
  • Limitations of viewing brain as computational device, emphasizing social, cultural, and environmental factors.

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Overview of 4E Cognition Approach

The 4E cognition approach challenges the traditional computational theory of mind by exploring the concepts of embeddedness, embodiment, extended mind, and inactivism. It questions the idea that mental representations are the sole means to understand cognitive processes and rejects the premise that mental life can be reduced to computational models.

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