Aaron Courville

Aaron Courville, a Professor at the University of Montreal, dives into his PhD thesis on latent cause theory in classical conditioning. He explores the pitfalls of complexity in hypothesis testing, advocating for simplicity. Courville shares his journey from Cornwall to deep learning, discussing how cognitive frameworks shift our understanding of reinforcement. The conversation also touches on generative models and their evolution, alongside the intersection of language and machine learning dynamics, emphasizing the importance of thorough research during one's PhD journey.