Combining Historical and Philosophical Approaches to Understand the Concept of Information in Animal Behavior
Offered By: Santa Fe Institute via YouTube
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Overview
Explore the complex concept of information in animal biology through this thought-provoking talk by Kelle Dhein from the University of Kentucky. Delve into the challenges of defining and applying information theory in biological contexts, examining successful experimental traditions in insect neurosensory mechanisms. Analyze the ongoing cognitive map debate in animal navigation studies, particularly focusing on differences between mammalian and insect research. Investigate the historical influence of cybernetics on modern understandings of information in animal behavior and its connections to artificial intelligence. Gain insights into how combining historical and philosophical approaches can enhance our comprehension of information processing across human, animal, and machine behaviors.
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Combining Historical and Philosophical Approaches to Understand the Concept of Information in Animal
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Santa Fe Institute
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