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#222 – Jay McClelland: Neural Networks and the Emergence of Cognition

Sep 20, 2021
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  • Jay McClelland explains how neural networks model cognition and how simple computational units create complex intelligence
  • Discusses parallel distributed processing and how connectionist models differ from traditional cognitive science approaches
  • Explores the emergence of cognitive abilities like language and reasoning from interconnected neural systems

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Jay McClelland
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