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Workshop: Philosophy of Neuromorphic AI

Abstract There has been a long tradition of philosophers, cognitive scientists and computer scientists discussing philosophical implications of artificial intelligence. Since for the last decades von Neumann style computation has… » read more


Empirical Investigations of Situated Cognition

Abstract The third cohort of PhDs has successfully started their projects in our Research Training Group ‘Situated Cognition’. Now, the PhDs are ready to give insights into their projects and… » read more


Kolloquium: Recent Debates in Philosophy of Mind and Situated Cognition

Venue: Ruhr-Universität Bochum Format: in person with exceptions (see table) Organization: Prof. Albert Newen, Christian Scholz & Dr. Julia Wolf Date & Time Speaker Title Zoom Room 19.11.202418 – 20… » read more


Central Topics in Situated Cognition
Conference for Three Generations RTG ‘Situated Cognition’

Abstract Our Research Training Group ‘Situated Cognition’ has now started its third and last training generation of twelve new PhD students, with the second cohort simultaneously finalizing their projects. At… » read more


Bad Beliefs and Polarization
Epistemology and Psychology on Propaganda and Echo Chambers

Abstract Climate change denial, the anti-vax movement, Pizza Gate, and political propaganda — what unites these seemingly disparate phenomena? They are related to inappropriately formed, unfounded beliefs that contradict available… » read more


Interdisciplinary Reading Club: Recent Debates in Situated Cognition

Venue: Ruhr-Universität Bochum, GA 04/187 (Mercator Room) Format: hybrid or online (see table) Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CET Organization: Prof. Albert Newen & Dr. Julia Wolf Date Speaker Title Zoom… » read more