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Scaling Up from Individual to Collective Cognition

Offered By: Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM) via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating world of collective cognition in animals through this lecture presented by Dora Biro from the Rochester Institute of Technology at IPAM's Analyzing High-dimensional Traces of Intelligent Behavior Workshop. Delve into the challenges and opportunities of group living, examining how individual perceptual and cognitive abilities combine to create complex collective outcomes. Discover insights into animal navigation, collective decision-making, and the influence of social context on learned behaviors. Learn about cutting-edge research in avian and primate study systems, showcasing how advanced biologging technologies and remote sensing techniques provide novel perspectives on animal behavior. Examine basic processes of perception and cognition, as well as more complex collective phenomena such as problem-solving, vigilance, and cultural knowledge accumulation. Gain a deeper understanding of animals' psychological mechanisms for coping with environmental challenges and their capacity to adapt to rapid changes.

Syllabus

Dora Biro - Scaling up from individual to collective cognition - IPAM at UCLA


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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

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