ICS Colloquium – Developing Human-Like Artificial General Intelligence
Date: Sept. 26, 2018 3pm-4:30pm Location: Dunton Tower: Room 2203 Speaker: Katelyn Dudzik Title: Developing Human-Like Artificial General Intelligence Abstract: The challenge of creating human like...
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20 Questions about the mind with Kim and Jim
In the latest episode of the Minding the Brain podcast, Kim and Jim answer questions about brains and minds in front of a live audience. Tune in for 20 Questions with Kim and Jim!...
View ArticleICS Colloquium: Parsing preferences, processing complexity, and scalar...
Date: Oct 10, 2018 3pm-4:30pm Location: Dunton Tower: Room 2203 Speaker: Raj Singh Title: Parsing preferences, processing complexity, and scalar implicatures Abstract: Scalar implicatures are...
View ArticleICS Colloquium: Neural processing systems that support and factors that...
Date: Oct 17, 2018 3pm-4:30pm Location: Dunton Tower: Room 2203 Speaker: Dr.Signy Sheldon Title: Neural processing systems that support and factors that affect autobiographical recall Abstract:...
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Jim Davies on Lifehacker
The productivity tips of Jim Davies, of Carleton’s Institute of Cognitive Science, are reviewed in the website Lifehacker. Dr. Davies recommends switching tasks every half hour....
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Reminder: United Way Fundraiser: Nov 20: dvd/cd/videogame Sale
Just a reminder that our United Way Fundraiser sale is getting closer. Most items are $3 each or 4 for $10 with every cent being donated to the United Way. For more information about the sale and how...
View ArticleThe Psychology of Why People Believe in Alien Abduction
Kim Hellemans interviews Jim Davies on the psychology of alien abduction in the most recent episode of their podcast, Minding the Brain. Check out more in Jim’s book, “Riveted.” #10: Alien Abduction
View ArticleDiffering perspectives, but a common goal
Dr. Rebecca Merkley, of Carleton’s Institute of Cognitive Science blogged about connecting researchers with practitioners. Read more here: Differing perspectives, but a common goal
View ArticleICS Colloquium: The automatization/prototype theory of autonomy of imagined...
Date: Nov 14, 2018 3pm-4:30pm Location: Dunton Tower: Room 2203 Speaker: Jim Davies Title: The automatization/prototype theory of autonomy of imagined characters Abstract: Imagined characters appear...
View ArticleICS Colloquium: Linked Data, Why Bother?
Date: Nov 21, 2018 3:00pm-4:30pm Location: Dunton Tower: Room 2203 Speaker: Ahmed El-Roby Title: Linked Data, Why Bother? Abstract: In the post-computers era, and especially after the Internet boom in...
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Cog Sci United Way Fundraiser is HERE! One day only: Tues, Nov. 20th
Come one, come all to our United Way Fundraiser sale It is finally here! TUESDAY, NOV. 20th: University Centre Galleria: 8:30am to 6pm. Everyone is invited to browse and buy. The sale includes both TV...
View ArticleICS Colloquium: From Embeddings to Concepts: A Study of Representational...
Date: Nov 28, 2018 3:00pm-4:30pm Location: Dunton Tower: Room 2203 Speaker: Michael Vertolli Title: From Embeddings to Concepts: A Study of Representational Structure in Imagination Abstract:...
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The science of multitasking, and why you should doodle in class
Jim Davies, of Carleton’s Institute of Cognitive Science, has an article in The Conversation about how multitasking is often impossible, but sometimes you should doodle in class....
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Jim Davies in Nautilus argues that many beliefs are unconscious
Jim Davies, of Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science, argues in Nautilus Magazine that we have many unconscious beliefs....
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Jim Davies on the Science of Santa
Jim Davies, of Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science, writes in The Conversation about the science of belief (and disbelief) in Santa Claus....
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Jim Davies on the Psychology of Why We Love Sports
Kim Hellemans interviews Jim Davies about the psychology of why people like sports on the latest episode of the Minding the Brain Podcast....
View ArticleICS Colloquium: Cognitive dysfunction in psychiatric disorders
Date: Jan. 16, 2019 3pm-4:30pm Location: Dunton Tower: Room 2203 Speaker: Synthia Guimond, PhD Title: Cognitive dysfunction in psychiatric disorders Abstract: People with mental illnesses often...
View ArticleJim Davies on Creating Compelling Creatures
Carleton University Cognitive Science professor Jim Davies appears on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin, talking about the psychology of alien design in science fiction....
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Jim Davies on Imagination Is Key to Morality
Carleton University cognitive science professor Jim Davies is interviewed in the Epoch Times about the psychology of morality and how it relates to the imagination....
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Jim Davies talks about psychics
Jim Davies, of Carleton’s Institute of Cognitive Science, speaks about the science of psychics in an interview by Dahlia Kurtz on “The Goods.” Broadcast date: January 6. You can hear Dr. Davies every...
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