robustness

Interactive repair and the foundations of language

Just like a skilled mechanic who can fix any car problem, the robustness and flexibility of human language relies on the machinery of interactive repair. This repair system is closely connected to two essential aspects of language: reflexivity, which allows language to communicate about itself, and accountability, which ensures that social norms are upheld. By […]

Published on October 17, 2023

Smooth Neural Coding for Dynamic Stimuli in Hierarchical Networks

Imagine you’re trying to take a picture of a moving object. The object is constantly changing, so you want your camera to capture the details without getting blurry. Well, it turns out that our brains face a similar challenge when processing dynamic visual stimuli. To optimize efficiency, neural representations try to minimize redundant information, but […]

Published on June 15, 2023