The self-organization of the neocortex following epigenetic principles. Stewart aims to understand the nature of this interaction between brain and behaviour by allowing models of map self-organisation to guide the movement of simulated animal
New developments at the intersection of neuroscience and information technology have the potential to be socially and ethically disruptive. We discuss with Christine ideas of social responsibility in science.
The predictive coding framework departs from the divide of perception, cognition, and action, and provides a unifying framework in which the organism minimizes surprise. In the podcast we discuss the implications of this framework.
Maarja Kruusma (Tallin University of Technology) studies the building of fish, focusing especially on swimming. With Paul Verschure she discusses the importance of morphological details and body control, as well as biomimetical approac
Tony Prescott interviews Paul Verschure on his theory of the brain and how it has given rise to new hypotheses on the function and mechanisms of conscicousness
We discuss the question of how biological and artificial systems can explore and find information relative to their goals. In response, Daniel explains his notion of "Empowerment".
Neil Burgess discusses his latest insights in the memory systems of the brain, the hippocampus, including its experimental and theoretical exploration.
Ton Coolen describes the complex network of the immune system and how theoretical models can help us to understand their function in health and disease.