The Predictive Brain

Explore the fascinating world of predictive cognition in this 89-minute panel discussion featuring renowned experts Michael Pollan, Celeste Kidd, Christos Papadimitriou, and Bruno Olshausen. Moderated by Anil Ananthaswamy, this Simons Institute Theoretically Speaking Series event delves into the intricacies of how our brains anticipate and process information. Gain insights from diverse perspectives as UC Berkeley and Columbia University scholars discuss cutting-edge research on brain function, perception, and decision-making. Discover how predictive mechanisms shape our understanding of reality and influence our daily experiences in this thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and computer science.

The Predictive Brain: Michael Pollan, Celeste Kidd, Christos Papadimitriou, and Bruno Olshausen