http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/ We can learn a lot from brains and bodies when making machines and robots. But reversely, building complex machine systems can also give ideas about how brains and bodies have implemented their functioning over the evolution of ages. This podcast discusses various themes and aspects in-between robotics, neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, biology, and technology. Podcast Generator 2.5 - http://www.podcastgenerator.net Sun, 17 May 2026 08:00:12 +0000 en Convergent Science Network http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/images/itunes_image.jpg http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/ We can learn a lot from brains and bodies when making machines and robots. But reversely, building complex machine systems can also give ideas about how brains and bodies have implemented their functioning over the evolution of ages. This podcast discusses various themes and aspects in-between robotics, neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, biology, and technology. Thoughts, discussions, and achievements in neurobiology, biomimetic and biohybrid systems Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure paul.verschure@upf.edu no Narender Ramnani (University of London) studies the cerebellum, and discusses here his view of the functional interactions between that brain area and the neocortical areas of the brain. Narender Ramnani (University of London) studies the cerebellum, and discusses here his view of the functional interactions between that brain area and the neocortical areas of the brain. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_narender_ramnani.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_narender_ramnani.mp3 1:10:06 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Science, Neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:52:56 +0000 Stephen Nocter (UC Davis, California) on the evolution and regulation of neural precursor cells in the developing vertebrate brain. He discusses his work studying the pathways of developing neurons, moving between brain zones. Stephen Nocter (UC Davis, California) on the evolution and regulation of neural precursor cells in the developing vertebrate brain. He discusses his work studying the pathways of developing neurons, moving between brain zones. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_stephen_nocter.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_stephen_nocter.mp3 54:30 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Science, Neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:52:50 +0000 Bryan Kolb (University of Lethbridge, Alberta) discusses his study of the influence of changes in stimulation, behaviour and brain circuits on gene expression in the developing brain. Bryan Kolb (University of Lethbridge, Alberta) discusses his study of the influence of changes in stimulation, behaviour and brain circuits on gene expression in the developing brain. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_brian_kolb.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_brian_kolb.mp3 1:08:28 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Science, Neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:52:49 +0000 John Lisman (Brandeis University, Massachusetts) discusses his work on the brain’s navigation coding, arguing how sets of faster oscillations nested in slower cycles may constitute a general communication principle in the brain. John Lisman (Brandeis University, Massachusetts) discusses his work on the brain’s navigation coding, arguing how sets of faster oscillations nested in slower cycles may constitute a general communication principle in the brain. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_john_lisman.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_john_lisman.mp3 1:03:52 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Science, Neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:52:27 +0000 Marc Blumberg’s (University of Iowa) work focuses on sleep, more specific on the influence of the twitching of muscles on the sensorimotor system. Marc Blumberg’s (University of Iowa) work focuses on sleep, more specific on the influence of the twitching of muscles on the sensorimotor system. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_marc_blumberg.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_marc_blumberg.mp3 1:13:55 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Science, Neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:52:18 +0000 Benny Hochner (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) discusses his work on octopi and the way motor control is uniquely organised in their flexible bodies. Benny Hochner (Hebrew University of Jerusalem) discusses his work on octopi and the way motor control is uniquely organised in their flexible bodies. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_benny_hochner.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_benny_hochner.mp3 1:10:18 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Science, Neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:51:48 +0000 Barbara Finlay (Cornell University, New York) focuses on causal relations between brain structure and an animal’s evolutionarily differentiated behaviour. She discusses the ways brains do change, but in a quite constraint fashion. Barbara Finlay (Cornell University, New York) focuses on causal relations between brain structure and an animal’s evolutionarily differentiated behaviour. She discusses the ways brains do change, but in a quite constraint fashion. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_barbara_finlay.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_barbara_finlay.mp3 1:14:03 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure science, Neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:51:41 +0000 Henry Kennedy (Stem-Cell and Brain Research Institute, Lyon) discusses his work on the anatomical structure of the primate cortex. Interviewed by Paul Verschure and Tony Prescott. Henry Kennedy (Stem-Cell and Brain Research Institute, Lyon) discusses his work on the anatomical structure of the primate cortex. Interviewed by Paul Verschure and Tony Prescott.

]]> Henry Kennedy (Stem-Cell and Brain Research Institute, Lyon) discusses his work on the anatomical structure of the primate cortex. Interviewed by Paul Verschure and Tony Prescott. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2014-10-14_interview_henry_kennedy.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2014-10-14_interview_henry_kennedy.mp3 51:14 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Neuroscience, Cortical organization no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:50:41 +0000 Gary Marcus (NYU Center for Language and Music, New York) discusses his criticism of the current views of cortical organization and his proposal on an alternative perspective. Interviewed by Paul Verschure and Tony Prescott. Gary Marcus (NYU Center for Language and Music, New York) discusses his criticism of the current views of cortical organization and his proposal on an alternative perspective. Interviewed by Paul Verschure and Tony Prescott.

]]> Gary Marcus (NYU Center for Language and Music, New York) discusses his criticism of the current views of cortical organization and his proposal on an alternative perspective. Interviewed by Paul Verschure and Tony Prescott. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2014-10-14_interview_gary_marcus.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2014-10-14_interview_gary_marcus.mp3 1:02:55 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Neuroscience, Cortical organization no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:50:30 +0000