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 06:25:40 +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 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". We start with the question how evolution can be optimized in the sense that certain sensors would appear favored over others given the niche and phenotype of an organism. The discussion focusses on Daniel’s notion of empowerment which reflects the idea that organisms use their actions to optimize “relevant” information. Daniel describes how this approach is investigated and has given rise to novel algorithms for control. From here Daniel and Paul look at the generalization of these concepts.

]]> 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". http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2018-01-22_2016_09_08_interview_daniel_polani.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2018-01-22_2016_09_08_interview_daniel_polani.mp3 1:36:16 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:53:55 +0000 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 Gregg Recanzone (UC Davis, California) talks about his older work on plasticity in the adult brain. With Paul Verschure and Toby Prescott he discuss how neurons keep adapting to a type of input they are receiving. Gregg Recanzone (UC Davis, California) talks about his older work on plasticity in the adult brain. With Paul Verschure and Toby Prescott he discuss how neurons keep adapting to a type of input they are receiving. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_greg_recanzone.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2015-09-28_interview_greg_recanzone.mp3 1:06:28 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 09:52:01 +0000 Germund Hesslow (Lund University) discusses with Paul Verschure the role of the cerebellum in the animal brain. Behavioral learning, prediction and the neural substrate underlying these functions are discussed with a focus on Classical Conditioning. Germund Hesslow (Lund University) discusses with Paul Verschure the role of the cerebellum in the animal brain. Behavioral learning, prediction and the neural substrate underlying these functions are discussed with a focus on Classical Conditioning.

]]> Germund Hesslow (Lund University) discusses with Paul Verschure the role of the cerebellum in the animal brain. Behavioral learning, prediction and the neural substrate underlying these functions are discussed with a focus on Classical Conditioning. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2014-10-14_bcbt_2013_germund-hesslow.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2014-10-14_bcbt_2013_germund-hesslow.mp3 1:04:15 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure Cerebellum, Neuroscience, Learning no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:49:55 +0000 Giovanni Pezzulo (Institute of Cognitive Sciences & Technologies, Rome) discusses with Paul Verschure the concept of the predictive brain that actively anticipates body movement. Giovanni Pezzulo (Institute of Cognitive Sciences & Technologies, Rome) discusses with Paul Verschure the concept of the predictive brain that actively anticipates body movement. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_giovanni_pezzulo.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_giovanni_pezzulo.mp3 1:00:03 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview, science, neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:48:12 +0000 Dmitri B. Chklovskii (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) discusses the idea of the brain as an adaptive filter, and what theoretical and experimental implications this approach entails. Dmitri B. Chklovskii (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) discusses the idea of the brain as an adaptive filter, and what theoretical and experimental implications this approach entails. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_dmitri_b_chklovskii.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-12-10_interview_dmitri_b_chklovskii.mp3 54:01 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview, science, neuroscience no Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:47:50 +0000 Dom Massaro (University of California at santa Cruz) wants to test a bold claim: children can learn to read before they learn to talk. With Paul Verschure he discusses speech and reading perception, as well as changing language education in society. Dom Massaro (University of California at santa Cruz) wants to test a bold claim: children can learn to read before they learn to talk. With Paul Verschure he discusses speech and reading perception, as well as changing language education in society. http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_dom_massaro.mp3 http://csnetwork.eu/podcast/?name=2012-03-07_interview_dom_massaro.mp3 54:05 paul.verschure@upf.edu (Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure) Convergent Science Network: by Prof. Paul Verschure interview,science,language,perception,technology no Wed, 04 Apr 2018 07:43:43 +0000