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Re:
Steven Pinker
Steven Johnson interviews MIT cognitive science professor
Steven Pinker, author of How The Mind Works, on cognitive
science, optical illusions, semiotics, and Noam Chomsky.
Re:
George Lakoff
George Lakoff, Professor of Linguistics at the University
of California at Berkeley (Philosophy in the Flesh)
talks about the rise of cognitive science and empirically
responsible philosophy.
The
Evolution of Culture
Renowned philosopher and cognitive science theorist Daniel
Dennett, (Darwin's Dangerous Idea) wonders whether
scientific approaches to culture threaten our sense of self.
Edge Content
John Brockman's site brings together some of the most impressive
scientists and thinkers from around the globe. Among them:
"Competing for Consciousness: How the Subconscious Thoughts Cook
on the Backburner"
A Talk with William Calvin
"Parallel Memories: Putting Emotions Back into the Brain"
A Talk with Joseph Ledoux
"Consciousness is a Big Suitcase"
A Talk with Marvin Minsky
Organs of Computation"
A Talk with Steven Pinker
Brain Basics
The
Society for Neuroscience
This site answers some basic questions about how the mind
works. The briefings section -- which
deals with gender, addiction, and sleep, among other topics
-- is an interesting and in-depth resource for all things
brain-related.
Neuroguide.com
One of the most comprehensive brain guides on the net.
Seeing,
Hearing and Smelling the World
This fun and enlightening feature looks at how our senses
work.
Intelligence Considered
Scientific American has a thoughtful piece on the meaning
of intelligence.
Brain Fun
Mensa
Brain Games
Mensa (which means "table" in Latin) was conceived as a kind
of progressive society -- a round-table where race, color,
creed would be irrelevant. The only thing that would matter,
of course, would be a sky-high IQ. Mensa's homepage offers
a challenging brain game.
Emotional
Intelligence
Within the academic community, the response to Daniel Goldman's
book Emotional Intelligence was tepid. But the book
made waves among popular psychology readers. Take this Utne
Reader quiz and determine your EQ.
Are
you a genius?
Take a look at this site, if you think you're up for the challenge.
You'll probably find yourself knocking your head against the
wall, though. Don't say we didn't warn you.
Psychopharmacology
The Neurobiology of Depression
Scientific American offers a primer on the biological
underpinnings of depression.
Dr.
Bob's Psychopharmacology Tips
An excellent resource for those with a deeper interest in
pharmacology. Dr. Bob, a Professor of Clinical Psyiatry at
University of Chicago, answers questions about psychiatric
medications and conditions. The site has a comprehensive list
of links and a helpful search engine.
Artificial Intelligence
MIT Media
Lab
Among the Media Lab's curios is a list of AI's 101 greatest
hits and a working AI computer program. Head over and ask
their "intelligent" program the weather, the time, and how
it feels.
Robot
Wisdom
Jorn Barger, formerly a programmer at an Artificial Intelligence
lab, takes an informed and often skeptical look at the field.
Center
for Cognitive Science
at University College, London A wealth of information and
links to sites dealing with AI, Cognitive science, and robotics.
Philosophy of Mind
David
Chalmers' home page
The notable philosopher and author of The Conscious Mind
highlights his own work and provides links to other philosophy
of mind resources. There's even some philosophical humor thrown
in for good measure.
Tufts
University's Center for Cognitive Studies
Run by Daniel Dennett (Darwin's Dangerous Idea), Tufts'
cognitive science department is one of the nation's most renowned.
It has the most comprehensive list of Dennett's work online.
University
of Indiana
An enlightening introduction to cognitive science and a wealth
of links.
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