Hippocampus Love: The Neural Representation Debate & Cognitive Maps with Lynn Nadel (BONUS EPISODE)

Send a love message Decoding the Brain: Representation and Relational Memory in Cognitive NeuroscienceGiveSupport with a SubscriptionThis episode of 'Love and Philosophy Beyond Dichotomy,' hosted by Andrea Hiott, features a deep dive with Lynn Nadel into the complexities of representation in the brain. The discussion explores how thoughts and memories are formed and represented, beginning with a child's understanding and extending to advanced theories in neuroscience. Central themes include population coding, the relational nature of brain functions, and the embodied cognition approach. They also touch on historical perspectives from key figures like Tolman and Eichenbaum, the idea of cognitive maps in the hippocampus, and the role of pre-wiring and experience in shaping brain functions. The episode highlights ongoing debates and innovations in understanding cognitive processes and how the brain models reality.Slides are hereFull conversations (1-5) with Andrea and Lynn00:00 Introduction to Thought and Representation01:48 Exploring the Concept of Representation04:07 The Hippocampus and Cognitive Mapping08:50 The Mind-Body Problem and Cognitive Neuroscience29:30 Topographic Maps and Brain Representation32:21 Understanding the Somatic Brain32:50 Face Systems and Brain Localization33:26 Sensory and Motor Systems34:21 Mapping the Brain and Body Connection35:01 Historical Insights: Penfield and Milner35:50 Topographic Maps and Computational Advantages38:11 Hippocampus and Non-Topographical Maps39:44 Representation and Meaning in the Brain48:20 Associative Learning and Memory01:00:31 Concluding Thoughts and Future DiscussionsLynn is in Trondheim during this discussion attending the Kavli Prize week. This is the third conversation with Andrea and Lynn.Exploring the Cognitive Neuroscience of Representation: Past, Present, and Future#representation #lynnnadel #neuroscience #hippocampus #representationdebateA Research Discussion with Lynn Nadel, part Three. In this (talk three) Andrea & Lynn discuss how we have thoughts and memories and what this means a la representation.First talkSecond talkRadical paper from AndreaFull intro and notes here.Care is not the opposite of love. It is the very urge of life. 'Caring for what?' is the primary question. That we have a choice about what we care for and how is what makes us human, but it's quite the challenge and responsibility. Let's help one another handle it.Support the showBuy Holding Paradox: The Navigational Approach to Mind and Consciousness by Andrea HiottSign up for Making Ways newsletter and projects.Please rate and review with love. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Substack.