S2E04: Computational Modeling of Imagination with Dr. Jim Davies

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jim Davies, PhD, a cognitive scientist and professor at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. We explore how imagination works in the human mind, why some people experience vivid mental imagery while others don’t, and how Dr. Davies’ lab builds AI models that simulate visual imagination. From hyperphantasia and aphantasia to the future of 3D scene generation and imagination engines, this conversation uncovers the fascinating intersection of imagination and artificial intelligence.