Lynn Nadel

Lynn Nadel, a renowned cognitive neuroscientist, delves into the complexities of how thoughts and memories are represented in the brain. They discuss the limitations of language in capturing thought and explore the role of the hippocampus in cognitive mapping. Nadel raises intriguing questions about neural activity, the concept of embodied cognition, and how the brain models reality. Historical insights from figures like Tolman and Eichenbaum illuminate the ongoing debates about relational memory and representation, offering a captivating glimpse into the neural underpinnings of cognition.