Cognitive Science

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Intuitive Probabilities and the Limitation of Moral Imagination

Cognitive Science, Volume 42, Issue S1, Page 38-68, May 2018. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the […]

Published on May 15, 2018

Robust, Transient Neural Dynamics during Conscious Perception

While neuroscientific research on perceptual awareness has traditionally focused on the spatial and temporal localizations of neural activity underlying conscious processing, recent development suggests that the dynamic characteristics of spatiotemporally distributed neural activity contain important clues about the neural computational mechanisms underlying conscious processing. Here, we summarize recent progress. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on May 13, 2018

Social Learning Strategies: Bridge-Building between Fields

While social learning is widespread, indiscriminate copying of others is rarely beneficial. Theory suggests that individuals should be selective in what, when, and whom they copy, by following ‘social learning strategies’ (SLSs). The SLS concept has stimulated extensive experimental work, integrated theory, and empirical findings, and created impetus to the social learning and cultural evolution […]

Published on May 12, 2018