Cognitive Science

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Editorial: Machine and deep-learning for computational neuroscience

In a world where the brain is a vast and intricate puzzle, scientists are turning to artificial intelligence to unlock its secrets. Machine and deep-learning algorithms are being employed in the field of computational neuroscience, enabling researchers to analyze complex data and gain insights into how the brain works. Similar to an AI program learning […]

Published on July 4, 2023

Examining the Link Between Language, Literacy, and Procedural Learning

Imagine learning to ride a bike and then using that skill to play a musical instrument. You might think that these two activities require different types of learning – one being more procedural and the other more declarative. Well, scientists have been studying the relationship between language, literacy, and procedural learning to see if there […]

Published on July 4, 2023

Do Large Language Models Know What Humans Know?

Imagine you have two detectives investigating a crime. One is a human detective who has years of experience and the other is a rookie detective who has only read crime novels. They are both given a passage to read and are asked to determine what one of the characters knows. Surprisingly, the rookie detective does […]

Published on July 4, 2023