Tim Vogels

Cristina Savin, a neuroscientist studying learning through recurrent neural networks, and Tim Vogels, who explores synaptic plasticity using AI, join the conversation. They discuss the transformative impact of deep learning on neuroscience research and the balance between innovation and traditional scientific inquiry. The duo reflects on the challenges of staying diverse in methodologies while utilizing AI tools. They also humorously address the academic pressures of productivity and work-life balance, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and broad reading in research.