This is Part Two! Please find Part 1 here: • Among Superheroes: memories and maps,...
The discussion begins with Lynn recalling tea times at UCL and the social interactions that influenced their academic journey, including interactions with Nobel Prize winners. Andrea and Lynn delve into the writing process and challenges of articulating theories on hippocampal functions and cognitive mapping, reflecting on the interdisciplinary nature of the book by Lynn and John O'Keefe called The Hippocampus as a Cognitive Map and its impact on contemporary neuroscience. Additionally, the conversation touches on the evolution of concepts such as memory, representation, and cognition over time, emphasizing the importance of considering a wide range of biological and philosophical perspectives. The dialogue also highlights ongoing projects and potential future collaborations to further explore the ever-expanding field of cognitive science.
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00:00 Opening Greetings and Recap
00:12 Tea Time Tales: From Montreal to UCL
02:29 Influential Encounters: Nobel Laureates and British Academia
03:51 The Making of a Groundbreaking Book
09:11 Exploring the Framework of Cognition and Memory
27:26 The Evolutionary Perspective: Navigating Space and Memory
31:27 Exploring Cognitive Mapping and Predictive Processing
34:49 The Evolution of Memory and Representation Theories
36:43 Rethinking Memory: From Static Representations to Dynamic Patterns
40:28 The Scientific Journey: Collaboration, Discovery, and the Future of Research
43:44 Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Scientific Research
46:51 Philosophical Perspectives on Cognition and Memory
49:51 The Future of Memory Research and Historical Documentation
54:50 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions