I think Fodor & Pylyshyn's 1988 paper is possibly the most mischaracterized paper in the history of cognitive science. It's often cited as arguing that neural networks cannot achieve systematicity, compositionality, and productivity. But that's not what they actually argue...

I have been trying to get through some stuff by Chris Summerfield, Sam Gershman etc but that's like modelling stuff and there's a slight but crucial difference between modelling brain function and positing that cognition IS computation!

I need some reccos on the computational cognition hypothesis written in recent years. I'm aware of Simon, Newell literature but more interested in reading from people who do cog neuroscience because implementation has been portrayed as the impediment to the strong CTM

I bet Ned Block was that graduate student who read 100000 experimental papers in one week to attend a philosophy of perception seminar to annoy the professor. Jokes aside, he is great -- amazing to see philosophers engaging with the science alongside Jake Quilty Dunn, Nic Porot to name a few.

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This is an excerpt from Jake Quilty Dunn's paper. Such a banger!

watchin' philosophy & neuroscience salon with a fever and depressive phase is a 'bit' fun.

Introducing yours truly, buddha distorted <me>

Could you point to those works if possible?

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Reading Roberto G. de Almeida’s dissertation on lexical concepts has me wondering: what experimental work explores the interface between (visual) perception of conceptual structures and lexical concept processing?

David Adger spoke - Sophie is the best. I was going to talk about this paper to you. Maybe soon; really amazing paper

I grew up in a secular, Marxist, romantic home—surrounded by musicians, self-taught academics, and figures of defiance. Born a troublemaker, I was shaped by my mom's music, dad's science, and sister's resolve. I still wonder if it's my nature I'm doomed with or history that shaped who I am. (End)

My grandparents on both sides were ardent Marxists—one involved with the RSP, the other a staunch propagator of labour union statutes. My grandfather later shifted sides during Mamata Banerjee’s rise, seeing it as hope for Dalit solidarity—only for it to end in disappointment. 2/

My life as an Indian Dalit has been complex. My grandfather was forced into jobs Brahmins avoided—picking crops in leech-infested fields, truck driving, army cooking—before rising to lead the DSP labour union and becoming an amateur Dalit activist and liberation theologian. 1/ 🧵

My close friend has been accepted into the Master's in Sociology and Anthropology program at The Graduate Institute, Geneva (IHEID). She/they need some guidance on logistics and have a few questions. Any leads or assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Seeing Opeth in Paris next week! PhD student from Switzerland, decent human, into science, politics, and philosophy. Any Parisian open to hosting me from Feb 20-22? Happy to return the favor with good convo (and maybe coffee)!

I am based in Geneva, Switzerland, and I am an English speaker. I would be very grateful for any recommendations or contacts for mental health professionals or resources in the area. Thank you in advance for any help or suggestions.

These experiences have affected my mental well-being, and I’m struggling to find ways to cope effectively. I think the only thing right now is at stake in my life. I don't see a way forward but I want to make sure I give it a try.

Trigger Warning: I’m currently dealing with a challenging situation that has impacted me significantly. Due to a series of events (which I can’t disclose for personal reasons), I’ve faced persistent harrassment, bullying, insensitive remarks etc.

Despite working hard with medication and therapy, I’d like to hear similar experiences to identify common patterns and learn how to grow from them. Thanks end

3. Since moving to a new country, I’ve become desperate to make friends, often at the cost of my mental health, seeking warmth and connection. Unfortunately, despite no one’s fault, these efforts have often led to disappointing outcomes

1. I struggle with abandonment issues that even impact my professional life.
2. When someone doesn’t reply to my texts, I tend to overthink, guilt-trip myself, and over-explain, leaving me feeling extremely vulnerable.
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I want to be honest—I know I should be mature enough to handle things better, but I’m not. I also know bluesky isn’t the place for personal issues or a support system, but I’d like to hear from others with OCD, anxiety, or (a)typical depression about how they manage day-to-day interactions.

David spitting some wisdom. We do need strong cognitive science.

Last year, we debated Chomsky. Now it’s all Sam Altman, tech-bros, and "LLMs in bed." Bring back real cogsci drama, like:

1. Do neural representations require symbols?

2. Have we solved Poeppel's mapping problem in the neurobiology of language?

This deserves so much attention. So happy for you, Dr Murphy. Hopefully we can strive towards a better understanding of cognition

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I'm planning to start a reading circle to cover this book by @GaryMarcus. I'm thinking I would start it around January 2025. Cognitive scientists of all strands and shades are welcome.

Two lovers come together

I grew up with two different generations of batting order. Kohli always stood out and watching him coming on the other side is always satisfying.

Love your work. One of those researchers I bump into a lot while reading about memory and forgetting

I think the problem is we forget the category of "power dynamics" of me-too movement. Power dynamics is the key here!