koglist November 2019

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[Koglist] Fluencia Party on 9th February (Friday)

by Dezso Nemeth

Dear Cognitive Folks, The next Fluencia Party will be on 9th February (Friday) starting at 8.00pm in Élesztő (Tűzoltó utca close to Corvin metro station). Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2013110232260580/ Fluencia is a monthly organized informal "jamboree" for cogsci-, psychology-related students (undergrads, grads), professors, researchers from many different universities in Hungary. The idea and motivation are to facilitate interactions, communication, collaboration among researchers working here, get to know others and others' interests, topics, etc. And, of course, to have some drinks and fun in a friendly environment. Everybody is welcome to attend! If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to ask. All the best, Dezso -------------------------------------- NEMETH, Dezso (PhD) Brain, Memory and Language Lab: http://www.memory-and-language.com Phone: +36-1-4614500/3565, +36-1-4614500/3519

1 year, 8 months

[Koglist] PhD pótfelvételi

by Róbert Bódizs

Kedevs Kollégák! Talán nem mindeki értesült a Semmelweis Egyetem PhD pótfelvételijéről és annak közelgő határidejéről, ezért körbeküldöm az erről szóló felhívást és információkat tartalmazó linket: http://semmelweis.hu/phd/2019/08/21/potfelveteli-felhivas-szervezett-doktor… Köszönettel Bódizs Róbert

6 years, 2 months

[Koglist] job ad

by Alen Hajnal

Kedves Koglist tagok: a tanszekem epp most hirdetett meg egy uj allast (tenure track, experimental psychology, expertise open). Nagyon orulnek, ha valaki Magyarorszagrol jelentkezne. Kerem tovabbitsak a hirdetest ismerettsegi korukben. December vegeig Budapesten tartozkodom es szemelyesen is tudok talalkozni az allas irant erdeklodokkel es valaszolni barmilyen felmerulo kerdesre. ************* The School of Psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi invites applications for one, full-time, tenure track, 9-month, Assistant Professor position beginning August 2020. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse experimental psychology program in the School of Psychology, including a PhD program in Brain and Behavior and an undergraduate major. The School of Psychology has approximately 600 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate students across the Brain and Behavior emphasis, three APA-accredited doctoral programs (Counseling, Clinical, & School), and an accredited master’s program in Counseling psychology. More information can be found at www.usm.edu/graduate-programs/psychology-brain-behavior.php<http://www.usm.edu/graduate-programs/psychology-brain-behavior.php>. The Brain and Behavior Psychology doctoral program offers generalist training in Experimental Psychology. The research area of specialization for this position is open, though we are especially interested in candidates whose training backgrounds complement (developmental psychology, neuroscience) or enhance our current concentrations (social psychology, cognitive psychology, ecological psychology). The doctoral program emphasizes research mentorship, diversity, and undergraduate and graduate teaching. Our faculty have established records of scholarship in the areas of memory, aging and cognition, existential psychology, evolutionary psychology, and social cognition. We aim to recruit applicants who will produce impactful research with the potential to secure extramural funding, and who will emphasize training doctoral students to become productive and thoughtful scientists. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a strong independent program of research, seeking extramural funding, and directing student research; teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and contributing to the mission of the university and profession through service activities. Qualifications include: A doctoral degree completed by August of 2020, strong scholarship potential, and excellent teaching and mentorship skills. The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 130 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 36 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 24 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled; however, to guarantee full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 16, 2019. Please feel free to contact Dr. Mark Huff to inquire about the position (mark.huff(a)usm.edu<mailto:mark.huff@usm.edu>). A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) a CV, 3) three letters of recommendation, 4) a research statement 5) a teaching statement and 6) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are necessary for hire). Application materials can be uploaded to the HR site found here: https://usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=1179&site=1 The program is committed to increasing diversity; we encourage applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation AA/EEO/ADAI. Koszonom! ---------- Alen Hajnal, PhD. Associate Professor <https://www.usm.edu/brain-and-behavior>Brain and Behavior Program<https://www.usm.edu/graduate-programs/psychology-brain-behavior.php> Perception Action Cognition Lab<https://sites.google.com/view/paclab> School of Psychology University of Southern Mississippi Review Editor, Frontiers in Psychology: Quantitative Psychology and Measurement <https://sites.google.com/view/paclab>

6 years, 2 months

[Koglist] Meghívó - ünnepi ülés Prof. Molnár Márk 70. születésnapján

by Gaál Zsófia Anna

Tisztelt Kollégák! Az MTA TTK Kognitív Idegtudományi és Pszichológiai Intézete ünnepi ülést rendez Prof. Molnár Márk 70. születésnapja alkalmából. A rendezvény időpontja: 2019. szeptember 12. (csütörtök) 14 óra, helyszín: MTA TTK Konferenciaterem. További részletek a csatolt meghívóban olvashatók. Minden érdeklődőt szeretettel várunk! Üdvözlettel, Gaál Zsófia Anna -- Zsófia Anna Gaál, PhD Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology Research Centre for Natural Sciences Hungarian Academy of Sciences Tel.: +36-1-382-6817 1519 Budapest, POB 286. http://www.ttk.mta.hu/en/telefonkonyv/gaal-zsofia-anna/

6 years, 3 months

[Koglist] [CEU Cogsci Talks] `Information in images` by Olivier Morin (Max Planck Institute) on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

by Gyorgyne Finta

Dear All, The CEU Department of Cognitive Science cordially invites you to its next talk by: Olivier Morin (Institut Jean Nicod, ENS, PSL, Paris & Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, Jena) Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - 17:00 - 18:30 Host: Christophe Heintz Location: CEU Nador street 15, room 103 - note the unusual venue!! Title: "Information in images" Abstract: How do images carry information? This question, usually addressed by semioticians or philosophers, can be answered quantitatively. This talk will present a framework that uses information theory to study and predict how the amount of information that images can carry may evolve. This framework focuses on graphic codes-images conventionally associated with meanings, as found in writing systems, pictographs, coin designs, heraldry, digital communication, etc. It considers three forms of information that a visual symbol may carry: complexity, distinctiveness, and specificity. A symbol's complexity assesses the cognitive costs carried by the act of processing and storing it. Its distinctiveness measures to what degree it stands out relative to other symbols. Its specificity quantifies the degree of precision that it is capable of when pointing at objects outside itself. All three types of information can be tracked using measures derived from information theory. These allow us to bring an evolutionary and quantitative perspective to classical semiotic questions. This framework will be illustrated with a range of naturalistic studies, considering cultural history in a quantitative light. See more at: https://events.ceu.edu/2019-12-04/departmental-colloquium-olivier-morin-max… We look forward to seeing you there! Cognitive Science Events at CEU: http://cognitivescience.ceu.edu/events Györgyné Finta (Réka) Department Coordinator ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Central European University Department of Cognitive Science H-1051 Budapest Oktober 6 utca 7. tel: (36-1) 887-5138 fax: (36-1) 887-5010 http://www.ceu.edu http://cognitivescience.ceu.edu ______________________________________________ Subscribe by sending an empty mail to talks-subscribe(a)cogsci.ceu.edu Unsubscribe by sending an empty mail to talks-unsubscribe(a)cogsci.ceu.edu

6 years, 5 months

[Koglist] [CEU Cogsci Talks] Public PhD Defense at CEU: Helena Miton, 2 pm on December 6, 2019 - ``EXPLORATIONS IN CULTURAL EVOLUTION: METHODOLOGICAL CHALLENGES AND CASE STUDIES``

by Gyorgyne Finta

The Department of Cognitive Science cordially invites you to the public defense of the PhD thesis of Helena Miton ``EXPLORATIONS IN CULTURAL EVOLUTION: METHODOLOGICAL CHALLENGES AND CASE STUDIES`` Primary supervisor: Christophe Heintz Secondary supervisor: Dan Sperber External advisor: Olivier Morin with Agnes Melinda Kovacs, CEU, Internal Chair Jamie Tehrani<https://www.dur.ac.uk/anthropology/staff/academic/?id=5388>, Durham University, external examiner, Simon Kirby<https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/simon-kirby>, University of Edinburgh, external examiner. Venue: Popper Room, Nador street 9. Time: 2 pm, December 6, 2019 Abstract This thesis aims at developing a framework for empirical research in cultural evolution, drawing on cultural attraction theory. This framework is outlined in the Introduction. The five chapters of the thesis demonstrate the robustness of this framework across different cultural domains and diverse types of causal factors relevant to explaining the emergence, success, and evolution of cultural types. Chapter 1 reviews the use of cultural transmission experiments (transmission chains, replacement, closed groups and seeded groups) in studying cumulative cultural evolution. Cumulative cultural evolution is usually defined as the process by which traditions are gradually modified. This chapter identifies several mismatches between theoretical definitions of cumulative culture and their implementation in cultural transmission experiments, and suggests possible solutions to reduce these mismatches. Chapter 2 documents an exception to Zipf’s law of abbreviation (which relates more frequent signals to shorter signal lengths) by observing two large corpus of European heraldic motifs (total N = 25115). Our results suggest that lacking –or at least losing- iconicity may be a precondition for Zipf’s Law of Abbreviation to obtain in a graphic code. Chapter 3 tests hypotheses on possible determinants of visual complexity in characters, using a standardized collection of 47,880 pictures from 133 writing systems, and two measures of visual complexity (algorithmic and perimetric). This chapter provides evidence that (1) the size of a script’s inventory influences character complexity, (2) one of the main determinant of character complexity is the script’s type (e.g., alphabetic, syllabic), and (3) there is a surprising lack of evolutionary change in character complexity. Chapter 4 provides evidence of the existence of a forward bias in human profile-oriented portraits: there is a widespread tendency (total N = 1833, from 582 unique painters) to represent sitters with more space in front of them than behind them. It also suggests that this bias became more frequently and more strongly expressed over time. Chapter 5 shows that different physical affordances can influence the rhythms naïve participants produce in a transmission chain experiment. Rhythmical sequences produced by participants having to adapt to use different movements reflected such constrains in both their structure and timing. Two shorter introductions to chapter 2 and 3 and to chapter 4 and 5 outline the commonalities between the two chapters they each introduce. The conclusion revisits the question raised and the framework outlined in the introduction in the light of the five chapters of the thesis. We are looking forward to meeting you there! Organized by the Department of Cognitive Science ______________________________________________ Subscribe by sending an empty mail to talks-subscribe(a)cogsci.ceu.edu Unsubscribe by sending an empty mail to talks-unsubscribe(a)cogsci.ceu.edu

6 years, 5 months

[Koglist] DUCOG 2020: XII. Dubrovnik Conference on Cognitive Science - Cognitive and Functional Perspectives on Emotions

by Georgina Török

Dear All, We are pleased to announce the *XII. Dubrovnik Conference on Cognitive Science*, which is devoted to the topic of Cognitive and Functional Perspectives on Emotions. The conference will take place between 28-31 May 2020 in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Invited speakers will include: *Carlos Crivelli* - De Montfort University (UK) *Guillaume Dezecache* - Université Clermont Auvergne (France) *Rachael Jack* - University of Glasgow (UK) *Debra Lieberman* - University of Miami (US) *Lawrence Ian Reed* - New York University (US) *Disa Sauter* - University of Amsterdam (Netherlands) *Daniel Sznycer* - University of Montreal (Canada) We invite poster submissions from all areas of cognitive science. *Submissions will be open between 1 January and 28 February 2020.* For more information please visit: http://www.cecog.eu/ducog/page_invitation.php or email us at: ducog(a)cogsci.bme.hu On behalf of the organisers, Johannes Mahr Denis Tatone - Conference chairs

6 years, 5 months

[Koglist] Kovács Ilona akadémiai székfoglalója

by Csaba Pleh

Mindenkit szeretettel várunk Kovács Ilona levelező tag székfoglalójának címe: Miből lesz a felnőtt agy? A biológiai kor szerepe a serdülők agykérgi és kognitív fejlődésében A székfoglaló előadás időpontja: 2019. december 5. (csütörtök) 15.00 óra Az előadás helye: MTA Székház, Felolvasóterem

6 years, 5 months

[Koglist] [CEU Cogsci Talks] TOMORROW - CogSci CEU Colloquium: 'Emotion Processing in Homo and Pan' by Mariska Kret - November 20, 5pm

by Andrea Jenei

The CEU Department of Cognitive Science and the Social Mind Center cordially invites you to its talk by Mariska Kret<https://www.mariskakret.com/> (Comparative Psychology and Affective Neuroscience (CoPAN) Lab, Leiden University) Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 17:00-18:30 Location: CEU, Oktober 6. Street 7, room 101 Emotion Processing in Homo and Pan Evolution prepared group-living species, (non)human primates included, to quickly recognize and adequately respond to conspecifics' emotional expressions. Different theories propose that mimicry of emotional expressions facilitates these swift adaptive reactions. When species unconsciously mimic their companions' expressions of emotion, they feel reflections of their emotions which informs social decisions. The majority of emotion research has focused on full-blown facial expressions of emotion in humans. However, facial muscles can sometimes be controlled; humans know when to smile, and when not to. In this talk, I therefore argue for a broader exploration of emotion signals from sources beyond the face or face muscles that are more difficult to control. More specifically, I will show that implicit sources including the whole body and subtle autonomic responses including pupil-dilation are picked up by observers and influence subsequent behavior. In my research, I take a comparative approach and investigate similarities and differences in the perception of emotions between humans and great apes. I will here discuss new, recently collected data and suggest avenues for future research that will hopefully eventually lead to a better comprehension of emotional expressions and how we come to understand each other's emotions. We are looking forward to see you at the talk! All Cognitive Science and Social Mind Center Events are published under: https://events.ceu.edu/ ______________________________________________ Subscribe by sending an empty mail to talks-subscribe(a)cogsci.ceu.edu Unsubscribe by sending an empty mail to talks-unsubscribe(a)cogsci.ceu.edu

6 years, 5 months

[Koglist] [CEU Cogsci Talks] REMINDER: EXTRA CEU Departmental Colloquium, November 19 @ 16:00: Jordy Kaufman (Swinburne University of Technology) -- Young Children Social Cognition and Behaviour in a Technological World

by CDC

Dear All, Exceptionally this week we will have an additional seminar on Tuesday at 4pm. Prof. Jordy Kaufman (Swinburne University of Technology) [web<http://www.swinburne.edu.au/health-arts-design/staff/profile/index.php?id=j…>] Title: Young Children Social Cognition and Behaviour in a Technological World Date: Tuesday, 19 November 2019 Time: 16:00 - 17:00 Location: Department of Cognitive Science, CEU, Oktober 6 st. 7, room 101 Abstract: In this talk Dr Kaufman will present recent findings from multiple lines of research involving young childrens social behaviour and thinking in the presence of technology. These include studies on children’s helpfulness towards a humanoid robot, children’s interactions with parents while playing with a touchscreen tablet, and on the parasocial feedback given to children playing touchscreen apps. We are looking forward to see you. Cognitive Science Events at CEU: http://cognitivescience.ceu.hu/events ______________________________________________ Subscribe by sending an empty mail to talks-subscribe(a)cogsci.ceu.edu<mailto:talks-subscribe@cogsci.ceu.edu> Unsubscribe by sending an empty mail to talks-unsubscribe(a)cogsci.ceu.edu<mailto:talks-unsubscribe@cogsci.ceu.edu> ______________________________________________ Subscribe by sending an empty mail to talks-subscribe(a)cogsci.ceu.edu Unsubscribe by sending an empty mail to talks-unsubscribe(a)cogsci.ceu.edu

6 years, 5 months

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