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Carlos Montemayor – The Difference Between Consciousness and Attention: Scientific Challenges
Carlos Montemayor – The Difference Between Consciousness and Attention: Scientific Challenges
ABSTRACT We know our minds directly, by having privileged access to them. We also know about them more indirectly, by studying the biological and structural conditions that allow creatures like us to have minds. This gap between the subjective and the objective has been the focus of much debate in consciousness studies. I here explore […]
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Rotman Dialogue with Louise Barrett: Enactivism, pragmatism…behaviorism?
Rotman Dialogue with Louise Barrett: Enactivism, pragmatism…behaviorism?
Rotman Dialogues are events based on a specific book or reading, that are facilitated by Institute graduate students. Conducted much as an author-meets-critics event, these informal discussions begin with a brief introduction by the author, followed by questions from the one or two graduate students chairing the session. Finally, the dialogue is opened up to […]
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Allan Franklin – Measuring Nothing Repeatedly: Null Experiments in Physics
Allan Franklin – Measuring Nothing Repeatedly: Null Experiments in Physics
The philosophy of physics reading group will host Allan Franklin for a guest talk during an off-week of their regularly scheduled meeting time. He'll be speaking about a new book he co-authored called Measuring Nothing Repeatedly: Null Experiments in Physics. Individuals interested in attending the talk need not participate in the reading group, but are […]
The promises and perils of A(rtificial) I(ntelligence)
The promises and perils of A(rtificial) I(ntelligence)
The rise of artificial intelligence inspires both fear and optimism. The creation and use of machines and software capable of learning and developing the ability to think and behave autonomously promises significant social benefits, but also great social upheaval. AI will affect how we travel, work, and receive health care. It will impact the quality […]