Description
The goal of this workshop is to advance our understanding of the brain's reasoning algorithms, explore effects of brain disorders on these algorithms, and discuss whether computational models of reasoning can suggest novel interventions.
For this workshop, we define brain reasoning algorithms as the neural processes underlying reasoning and logical processing. This includes specific neural pathways and activity patterns that combine or transform information to derive new knowledge without further interaction with the environment (internal processing). Neural reasoning algorithms could be applied to various types of information such as quantity, number, relative spatial locations, social hierarchies, etc.
Discussion topics during the workshop will include theoretical frameworks for brain reasoning; comparing across species, development, and brain disorders; and the possible development of treatments using causal manipulations based on the neural activity patterns underlying reasoning.
Finally, the workshop will also discuss reasoning deficits as computational failures of brain algorithms, and whether computational models can help pinpoint the exact failure points in brain disorders and suggest remediation.
- Session 1: Cross-Species and Developmental Insights into Reasoning; Co-chair: Jessica Cantlon Panelists: Silvia Bunge, Amanda Seed, Caren Walker
- Session 2: Neurobiological Foundations of Reasoning; Co-chair: Vincent Ferrera Panelists: Benjamin Hayden, Helen Barron, Theresa Desrochers
- Session 3: Computational Models of Reasoning; Co-chair: Josh Tenenbaum Panelists: Yael Niv, Tal Linzen, Sangeet Khemlani
Reasonable Accommodation
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact Danielle Johnikin at 301-670-4990 or [email protected] at least 5 days in advance.
More Information
This event is free and open to the public. Registration can be completed up to the date of the event.
