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Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 13:13:32 -0400
From: Jill Irwin <irwinj(a)post.queensu.ca>
Reply-To: Neuropsychology <npsych(a)npsych.com>
To: Neuropsychology <npsych(a)npsych.com>
Subject: [npsych] New Academic Position in Clinical Neuropsych at Queen's
University
Queen's University, Department of Psychology recently announced the
following new position. Here are the details:
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY. Department of Psychology. A tenure-track position at
the Assistant Professor level is available starting 1 July 2001, or as
soon as possible thereafter in clinical neuropsychology.� Applications
will be accepted until 14 November 2000, or until the position is filled.�
This position is subject to budgetary approval. Queen's University is
located in the historic city of Kingston, an attractive community of
approximately 125,000, situated on the shore of Lake Ontario at the head
of the St. Lawrence River, and roughly equidistant from Toronto, Ottawa,
Montreal, and Syracuse, N.Y.� For additional information about Queen's and
our Department see our website at http://pavlov.psyc.queensu.ca.
��������The programme in Clinical Psychology is strongly committed to the
scientist-practitioner model, and demonstrated excellence in research is
an essential requirement.� The successful candidate must: hold a Ph.D. in
psychology; be able to teach human neuropsychology at the undergraduate
level and clinical neuropsychology, including neuropsychological
assessment, at the graduate level; supervise undergraduate and graduate
theses; and be either registered or eligible for registration as a
clinical neuropsychologist in Ontario.� The area of specific research
interest should enhance one or more existing strengths relevant to the
Clinical Programme which include developmental, forensic, and health
psychology, assessment, and neurobiological mechanisms of behaviour
relevant to psychological disorders.� Decisions will be made on the basis
of demonstrated research and teaching excellence, complementarity of
research interests, possession of relevant skills, and potential for
collegial service.� Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
��������In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this
advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.�
Queen's University is committed to employment equity and welcomes
applications from all qualified women and men, including visible
minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, gay men and
lesbians.� Applications, curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications
and letters from three referees should be sent to Dr. A.W. MacLean, Head,
Department of Psychology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6,
telephone (613) 533-2492, fax (613) 533-2499.
Information for Prospective Applicants
Queen�s University
Queen�s University, which was founded in 1841, is a mid-sized institution
committed to high quality research, scholarship, and undergraduate and
graduate education. Most students live on or near campus, which
contributes greatly to the active life of the University. Current
full-time enrolment is approximately 11,500 undergraduate and 2,300
graduate students with about 700 full-time faculty. The University has
faculties of Arts and Science, Health Sciences (including Medicine,
Nursing and Rehabilitation Medicine), Law, Applied Science (Engineering),
Education and Business as well as a School of Graduate Studies and
Research.
Queen�s ranks highly among Canadian universities. Among Ontario
universities, Queen�s has the highest proportion of Ontario Scholars among
its first year students. It ranks at or near the top among Canadian
universities in terms of: scholarship and bursary funding; Rhodes
scholars; students who complete their degrees; and in the number of Killam
Awards made to faculty members. In a yearly review carried out by the
weekly magazine Macleans, Queen�s has consistently been highly ranked on a
number of indices and has typically placed second in the overall ranking
of universities in Canada. More information about the University can be
obtained from the web site http://www.queensu.ca/.
Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology was established in 1949 although work in
psychology began in the Department of Philosophy in 1924. The present
Department has 32 full time faculty members, two special appointments, 19
cross appointments, 17 adjunct professors and 27 clinical supervisors.
Faculty research covers a wide variety of areas. At the graduate level
there are three main programmes of study: Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive
Science; Clinical; and Social. There is also a Forensic Specialization
available. Ten full-time faculty members are identified with the Clinical
Programme.
The graduate programme in Clinical Psychology was established in 1959 and
adheres to a scientist-practitioner model of training with greater
emphasis on scientific training.� The major aim is not only to transmit
existing knowledge, but to develop constructively critical attitudes and
creative skills in psychologists who are dedicated to clinical psychology
as a scientific profession, so that they will be able to make useful and
novel contributions to the solution of problems arising in clinical
settings. All three functions of clinical psychology are stressed:
assessment, treatment, and research. Objective methods are preferred in
assessment, and the major emphasis in treatment is on empirically-based
approaches. Instruction emphasizes cognitive-behavioural approaches,
although reference is also made to other psychotherapeutic approaches as
well as physical methods of treatment. The programme is accredited by both
the Canadian and the American Psychological Associations. Of the 28 M.A.
and 83 Ph.D. graduate students currently registered in the Department, 8
and 38, respectively, are in the Clinical Programme. More information
about the Department can be obtained from the web site
http://pavlov.psyc.queenus.ca/.
City of Kingston
Kingston, a picturesque community which was founded more than 350 years
ago, is situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario at the head of the
St. Lawrence River. The city has a population of about 125,000 and
conveniently situated about two hours traveling time from Montreal,
Ottawa, Toronto and Syracuse. It is a pleasant city with some fine
limestone buildings, affordable housing and more amenities than most
cities of its size including restaurants, theatres, a symphony orchestra
and many opportunities for sports from cross-country skiing in winter to
sailing in summer. More information about Kingston and the surrounding
area can be obtained from the web site http://www.city.kingston.on.ca/.
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Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 08:00:44 -0500
From: "Bayless, John" <john-bayless(a)uiowa.edu>
Reply-To: Neuropsychology <npsych(a)npsych.com>
To: Neuropsychology <npsych(a)npsych.com>
Subject: [npsych] Neurosciences Postdoc
Dear Group,
Here is a postdoc position at the University of Iowa Department of
Psychiatry, please pass it along to potential candidates.
-John Bayless, Ph.D.
POSITION: Postdoctoral Fellowships In Clinical Neuroscience
SPONSOR: Mental Health Clinical Research Center - University Of Iowa (NIMH
Research Training Award).
DESCRIPTION: Applications are being accepted for a 1- to 3-year NIMH-funded
fellowship program in the neurobiology of major psychotic disorders. The
fellowship is designed for either: 1) psychiatrists who have recently
completed residency or are beginning their fourth year of residency and/or;
2) People who have recently completed Ph.D.s in psychology (clinical or
experimental), neuroscience, biostatistics, biomedical engineering, or
related fields. Major areas of activity include brain imaging (MRI, fMRI, &
PET), biostatistics, cognitive neuroscience, neuroanatomy & neuropathology,
neuropharmacology, & molecular genetics. The primary focus of the Clinical
Research Center is on schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders. U.S.
citizenship or permanent visa status required. Applicants from
under-represented groups and from all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to
apply.
DEADLINE: Applications available now for current funding or funding
beginning July 1, 2001.
CONTACT: For application write to Nancy C. Andreasen, M.D., Ph.D.,
Director, MHCRC, 2911 JPP,
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242-1057, (319) 356-1553. The
University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
John D. Bayless, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Department of Psychiatry
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City IA 52242
john-bayless(a)uiowa.edu
(319) 356-2063
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Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 15:11:33 -0400
From: Dr. Mary Morris <psymkm(a)panther.Gsu.EDU>
Reply-To: Neuropsychology <npsych(a)npsych.com>
To: Neuropsychology <npsych(a)npsych.com>
Subject: [npsych] position announcement
The Department of Psychology at Georgia State University announces an
anticipated tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate
Professor level during the Fall, 2001 academic year. We seek
broadly-trained, outstanding candidates who can establish nationally
competitive research programs, and who have a strong interest and can
contribute effectively to graduate and undergraduate instructional
programs, and university and national service. The Department of
Psychology currently supports graduate programs in Clinical Psychology,
Community Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Neuropsychology and
Behavioral Neurosciences, and Social/Cognitive Psychology (see
www.gsu.edu/psychology).
The current position is for either a Child Neuropsychologist with an
independent research program in brain-behavior relationships focused on
developmental, learning, neurological or psychiatric disorders of
childhood, or a Neuropsychologist with an independent research program
in brain-behavior relationships focused on higher cognitive functions,
social or emotional functioning, psychopathology, or aging-related
issues.
We are particularly interested in applicants for this position who have
expertise and active research programs using functional imaging and/or
electrophysiological methodologies.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. from an APA accredited Professional
Psychology Program and have at least one year of supervised
post-doctoral clinical experience that qualifies for Georgia licensure
at the time of appointment. This faculty member is expected to have
appointments and actively participate in both the Clinical Psychology
and Neuropsychology and Behavioral Neuroscience training programs,
particularly in the teaching of assessment related classes, supervision
of clinical assessment practica, and training students in
neuropsychology, behavioral and cognitive neuroscience research.
Application: To apply, applicants should send a letter of application
that (1) describes their academic, research/scholarship, and clinical
interests, (2) discusses their philosophy of teaching, and (3) outlines
their professional accomplishments and future goals. In addition, they
should send a curriculum vitae, one copy of selected publications, and
should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the
Chair, Neuropsychology Search Committee, P.O. Box 5010, Atlanta, GA
30302-5010. Applications must be received by November 15, 2000 to be
considered during the first selection review. However, applications
will be accepted until the positions are filled. Georgia State
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
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Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 13:13:32 -0400
From: Jill Irwin <irwinj(a)post.queensu.ca>
Reply-To: Neuropsychology <npsych(a)npsych.com>
To: Neuropsychology <npsych(a)npsych.com>
Subject: [npsych] New Academic Position in Clinical Neuropsych at Queen's
University
Queen's University, Department of Psychology recently announced the
following new position. Here are the details:
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY. Department of Psychology. A tenure-track position at
the Assistant Professor level is available starting 1 July 2001, or as
soon as possible thereafter in clinical neuropsychology.� Applications
will be accepted until 14 November 2000, or until the position is filled.�
This position is subject to budgetary approval. Queen's University is
located in the historic city of Kingston, an attractive community of
approximately 125,000, situated on the shore of Lake Ontario at the head
of the St. Lawrence River, and roughly equidistant from Toronto, Ottawa,
Montreal, and Syracuse, N.Y.� For additional information about Queen's and
our Department see our website at http://pavlov.psyc.queensu.ca.
��������The programme in Clinical Psychology is strongly committed to the
scientist-practitioner model, and demonstrated excellence in research is
an essential requirement.� The successful candidate must: hold a Ph.D. in
psychology; be able to teach human neuropsychology at the undergraduate
level and clinical neuropsychology, including neuropsychological
assessment, at the graduate level; supervise undergraduate and graduate
theses; and be either registered or eligible for registration as a
clinical neuropsychologist in Ontario.� The area of specific research
interest should enhance one or more existing strengths relevant to the
Clinical Programme which include developmental, forensic, and health
psychology, assessment, and neurobiological mechanisms of behaviour
relevant to psychological disorders.� Decisions will be made on the basis
of demonstrated research and teaching excellence, complementarity of
research interests, possession of relevant skills, and potential for
collegial service.� Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
��������In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this
advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.�
Queen's University is committed to employment equity and welcomes
applications from all qualified women and men, including visible
minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, gay men and
lesbians.� Applications, curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications
and letters from three referees should be sent to Dr. A.W. MacLean, Head,
Department of Psychology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6,
telephone (613) 533-2492, fax (613) 533-2499.
Information for Prospective Applicants
Queen�s University
Queen�s University, which was founded in 1841, is a mid-sized institution
committed to high quality research, scholarship, and undergraduate and
graduate education. Most students live on or near campus, which
contributes greatly to the active life of the University. Current
full-time enrolment is approximately 11,500 undergraduate and 2,300
graduate students with about 700 full-time faculty. The University has
faculties of Arts and Science, Health Sciences (including Medicine,
Nursing and Rehabilitation Medicine), Law, Applied Science (Engineering),
Education and Business as well as a School of Graduate Studies and
Research.
Queen�s ranks highly among Canadian universities. Among Ontario
universities, Queen�s has the highest proportion of Ontario Scholars among
its first year students. It ranks at or near the top among Canadian
universities in terms of: scholarship and bursary funding; Rhodes
scholars; students who complete their degrees; and in the number of Killam
Awards made to faculty members. In a yearly review carried out by the
weekly magazine Macleans, Queen�s has consistently been highly ranked on a
number of indices and has typically placed second in the overall ranking
of universities in Canada. More information about the University can be
obtained from the web site http://www.queensu.ca/.
Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology was established in 1949 although work in
psychology began in the Department of Philosophy in 1924. The present
Department has 32 full time faculty members, two special appointments, 19
cross appointments, 17 adjunct professors and 27 clinical supervisors.
Faculty research covers a wide variety of areas. At the graduate level
there are three main programmes of study: Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive
Science; Clinical; and Social. There is also a Forensic Specialization
available. Ten full-time faculty members are identified with the Clinical
Programme.
The graduate programme in Clinical Psychology was established in 1959 and
adheres to a scientist-practitioner model of training with greater
emphasis on scientific training.� The major aim is not only to transmit
existing knowledge, but to develop constructively critical attitudes and
creative skills in psychologists who are dedicated to clinical psychology
as a scientific profession, so that they will be able to make useful and
novel contributions to the solution of problems arising in clinical
settings. All three functions of clinical psychology are stressed:
assessment, treatment, and research. Objective methods are preferred in
assessment, and the major emphasis in treatment is on empirically-based
approaches. Instruction emphasizes cognitive-behavioural approaches,
although reference is also made to other psychotherapeutic approaches as
well as physical methods of treatment. The programme is accredited by both
the Canadian and the American Psychological Associations. Of the 28 M.A.
and 83 Ph.D. graduate students currently registered in the Department, 8
and 38, respectively, are in the Clinical Programme. More information
about the Department can be obtained from the web site
http://pavlov.psyc.queenus.ca/.
City of Kingston
Kingston, a picturesque community which was founded more than 350 years
ago, is situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario at the head of the
St. Lawrence River. The city has a population of about 125,000 and
conveniently situated about two hours traveling time from Montreal,
Ottawa, Toronto and Syracuse. It is a pleasant city with some fine
limestone buildings, affordable housing and more amenities than most
cities of its size including restaurants, theatres, a symphony orchestra
and many opportunities for sports from cross-country skiing in winter to
sailing in summer. More information about Kingston and the surrounding
area can be obtained from the web site http://www.city.kingston.on.ca/.
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Cognitive Science Group Megismerestudomanyi Csoport
Department of Psychology Pszichologiai Tanszek
University of Szeged Szegedi Tudomanyegyetem
Szeged
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Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 16:24:57 -0400
From: Colleen Seifert <seifert(a)umich.edu>
To: Colleen Seifert <seifert(a)umich.edu>
Subject: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - COGSCI '01
Resent-Date: Sat, 21 Oct 100 1:57:18 +100
Resent-From: PLEH(a)izabell.elte.hu
Resent-To: pleh(a)sol.cc.u-szeged.hu
Twenty-third Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society
August 1 - 4, 2001
University of Edinburgh, Scotland
http://www.hcrc.ed.ac.uk/cogsci2001
Call for Papers:
Cognitive Science pursues a scientific understanding of the
mind through all available methodologies, notably those of
anthropology, artificial intelligence, computer science,
education, linguistics, logic, neuroscience, philosophy and
psychology, in whatever combinations are most appropriate to
the topic at hand. The focus of this year's conference will
be to represent the full breadth of research in the
cognitive sciences, in ways that will lead to useful mutual
interaction. All contributions should be addressed to an
interdisciplinary audience.
* STANDARD SPOKEN PAPERS: 20-minute spoken
presentations, which (if accepted) will be published as
6-page papers in the Proceedings;
* STANDARD POSTERS: poster presentations, which (if
accepted) will be published as 6-page papers in the
Proceedings;
* ABSTRACT POSTERS: poster presentations, which (if
accepted) will be published in the Proceedings as one-page
abstracts, but can be submitted only by members of the
Cognitive Science Society. For information about
membership, see http://www.umich.edu/~cogsci or contact the
Executive Officer, Colleen Seifert (Fax: (734) 429-9248;
email: cogsci(a)umich.edu; mail: Cognitive Science Society,
5618 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Saline, MI, 48176).
* SYMPOSIA: 90-minute spoken presentations, including three
or more well-integrated talks on a common topic and possibly
a discussant, which if accepted will be published as one-
page abstracts in the Proceedings.
Submissions for standard spoken papers, standard posters,
and symposia will be reviewed by an international panel of
experts according to the following criteria: Significance;
Relevance to a Broad Audience of Cognitive Science
Researchers; Originality; Technical Merit; and Clarity of
Presentation.
ALL submissions for standard spoken papers, standard
posters, abstract posters, and symposia should be submitted
according to the instructions at
http://www.hcrc.ed.ac.uk/cogsci2001. Electronic templates
will be provided for a number of formats. Unfortunately, we
will not be able to accept material not submitted on these
templates. Authors whose submissions are accepted will be
notified in time to return final versions of their
contributions by late April.
PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT FIT ALL SPECIFICATIONS
(INCLUDING LENGTH) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Deadline for RECEIPT of all submissions: Wednesday, 7th
February, 2001.
INFORMATION SOCIETY,
INTERDISCIPLINARITY,
AND THE FUTURE OF THE HUMANITIES
Nov. 4, 2000, 10:00
Institute for Philosophical Research of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
PROGRAM:
Opening address by
Norbert KROÓ, General Secretary, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
10:00 - 10:15: Opening address
10:15 - 10:50: VÁMOS Tibor: "Humanoid Humans and Machinoid Machines"
11:00 - 11:45: HARNAD, Stevan (Southampton): "Restoring the Socratic
Dialogue in the Post-Gutenberg Age of Scholarly Skywriting"
11:45 - 12:20: ROSS, Seamus (Glasgow): "The Future of Memory: Digital
Preservation and the Future of Scholarship"
12:20 - 12:50: PLÉH Csaba: "Types of Knowledge and the Status of the
Humanities: Creating and Maintaining Knowledge"
13:40 - 14:25: COY, Wolfgang (Berlin): "Analog/Digital - Images, texts &
numbers as basic media structures"
14:25 - 14:55: PALLÓ Gábor: "Visuality and the Language of Chemistry"
15:05 - 15:35: NYÍRI Kristóf: "Words, Pictures, and the Unity of Knowledge"
15:35 - 16:00: KONDOR Zsuzsanna: "From Fragmentation in Science to Wired
Knowledge"
16:10 - 16:45: MEDGYES Péter: "Globalization or hegemony? - The spread of
English in Hungary"
17:00 - 17:45: BENEDEK, András: "Models of Cooperative and non-Cooperative
Strategies of Learning"
Kedves Kollegák,
A Pszichológia Online (www.pszichologia.hu) Programajánlóját
kibõvítettük, és Eseménynaptár néven listát kínálunk a
tudomásunkra jutott konferenciákról, elõadásokról, stb.
Kérjük, hogy ha bármilyen eseményt hirdetni szeretnének itt,
küldjék el azt elektronikus formában a szerkesztõségnek az
info(a)pszichologia.hu címre.
Az Eseménynaptár megtalálható a
http://www.pszichologia.hu/program
címen.
Üdv,
Krajcsi Attila
ELTE TTK Tudomanytortenet es Tudomanyfilozofia Tanszek
Budapest, Pazmany P. setany 1/A
TUDOMANYFILOZOFIA SZEMINARIUM
(http://hps.elte.hu/seminar)
________________________
2000, Oktober 30.
16:00
6. em. 6.54
A l b e r t J a n o s
Orszagos Meteorologiai Szolgalat
Rendszerfenntartasi es Fejlesztesi Osztaly
Az Artificial Life lehetosegei az idegrendszer es az intelligencia
evoluciojanak vizsgalataban
A biologia es a szamitastechnika szimbiozisanak egyik ujabb keletu
eredmenye a " Mesterseges Elet" (Artificial Life, ALife) neven ismertte
valt iranyzat, mely - felhasznalva a genetikus algoritmusok es a
mesterseges neuronhalozatok kutatasa teren elert eredmenyeket - ujabb
eszkozt kinal a biologiai rendszerek es folyamatok modellezesehez. Ez
utat nyithat a "szintetikus biologia" kialakulasa fele, mely az elo
rendszereknek eddig egyedul lehetseges analitikus megkozeliteset
termekeny modon egeszitheti ki. Szamos egyeb alkalmazasa mellett
felhasznalhatjuk az idegrendszer mukodesenek jobb megertesehez is. Az
intelligencia vizsgalata es modellezese kapcsan
elsosorban az emberi intelligenciara es az azzal kapcsolatos magasan
fejlett kognitiv
kepessegek tanulmanyozasara gondolunk. Sokkal kisebb figyelem ovezi az
intelligencia kialakulasanak, a biologiai evolucio folyaman valo
megjelenesenek kerdeset. Holott, ha valoban meg akarjuk erteni az
intelligencia termeszetet, akkor nem eleg azt "felulnezetbol" vizsgalni,
vagyis a letezo legfejlettebb formajat tanulmanyozni. A masik oldalrol -
"alulnezetbol" - torteno megkozelites szinten erdekes lehet, hiszen
kozelebb juthatunk a megerteshez olyan fajok tanulmanyozasaval, melyek
az emberenel
sokkal egyszerubb idegrendszerrel rendelkeznek, igy annak felepitese es
mukodese kozotti kapcsolatok jobban atlathatok, ezaltal konnyebben is
modellezhetok. Ha megismerjuk azt az evolucios utat, amelyet a
"Termeszetes Intelligencia" vegigjart, mig eljutott annak magasan
fejlett formajaig, akkor talan konnyebben megerthetjuk annak mibenletet,
es ez hasznos lehet a Mesterseges Intelligencia kutatoi szamara is. Az
intelligencia sokfelekeppen meghatarozhato, attol fuggoen, hogy eppen
melyik aspektusat vizsgaljuk. Az evolucios megkozelites szempontjabol
talan legcelszerubb, ha egy adott
kornyezetben mutatott adaptiv viselkedessel azonositjuk. Ez a
megkozelitesi mod tobb szempontbol is hasznos. Egyreszt jol erzekelteti
annak evolucios erteket, tehat a magasabb intelligenciahoz magasabb
szelekcios elonyt rendel es primitiv elolenyek eseteben viszonylag
konnyen ertekelhetove teszi a viselkedesi megnyilvanulasokat. Masreszt
mivel a viselkedes letrehozasa az idegrendszerhez kotheto, ezert az
intelligenciat egy olyan szubsztratumhoz - az idegrendszerhez - kotjuk,
melynek mukodese es evolucioja jol vizsgalhato. A viselkedes kialakitasa
az idegrendszerre vezetheto vissza, a kerdes tehat ugy fogalmazhato meg:
hogyan kell az idegrendszernek szervezodnie ahhoz,hogy a leheto
legjobban megfeleljen feladatanak, vagyis az adott eloleny szamara az
adott kornyezetben adaptiv viselkedest legyen kepes biztositani.
Kulonbseget kell tennunk az adaptiv viselkedes modellezesenek ket fo
iranya kozott,
melyek ugyanazokat az eszkozoket mas modon hasznaljak. A biologiai
motivacioju modellek az allatok adaptiv viselkedeset szabalyozo idegi
mechanizmusok kialakulasanak es mukodesenek megismereset celozzak, mig a
robotikai modellek eseteben a vegeredmeny, az adaptiv viselkedes az
elsodleges. Ez utobbi modellek elsosorban mernoki es nem biologiai
motivaciot tukroznek: az alapveto szempont nem a modell biologiai
hitelessege, hanem egy meghatarozott celu autonom robot letrehozasa.
Ezert e modellek a biologiabol atvett elvek felhasznalasaban sokkal
nagyobb szabadsagot elveznek, azokat onkenyesen, sajat szempontjaikat
szem elott tartva alkalmazhatjak. A motivacio mindket
iranyzat felol nezve kezenfekvo: ha az intelligens rendszerek
kialakulasat es fejlodeset akarjuk megerteni, akkor celszeru annak
letezo, termeszetes formajat (az allati viselkedest es a mogotte allo
szabalyozo rendszert) tanulmanyoznunk es modelleznunk. A sikeres
modellezes nagyban hozzasegithet a szervezodes es a mukodes elveinek
megismeresehez. Masreszt, ha ismerjuk azokat az alapelveket es
eszkozoket, amelyek a biologiai evolucio soran az intelligencia
kialakulasahoz vezettek, akkor megvan az eselyunk arra, hogy
mestersegesen is letrehozzunk ilyen rendszereket. A sikeres modellek
kidolgozasanak lehetseges gyakorlati jelentosege nem lebecsulendo,
hiszen egy rendszer komplexitasanak novekedesevel rohamosan no a
tervezes bonyolultsaga.
A "valodi" Mesterseges Intelligencia eddig meg minden tervezessel
torteno megvalositasi kiserletnek sikeresen ellenallt? Sokkal csabitobb
az a lehetoseg, amely a reszletes es hosszadalmas - sot talan lehetetlen
- tervezes helyett csupan az alapveto szervezodesi elveket definialja,
majd hagyja, hogy a rendszer a kornyezettel allando kolcsonhatasban
"magatol" fejlodjon es onalloan mukodjon. Az ALife szintetikus
megkozelitesi modja sokat koszonhet az analitikus tudomany, elsosorban a
neurobiologia eredmenyeinek. Ugyanakkor azt tapasztaljuk, hogy azok a
lehetosegek, amelyeket az Alife az idegrendszer es a viselkedes
biologiai szempontu modellezese szamara biztosit, ma meg
joreszt kiaknazatlanok. Talan nem tulzas azt allitani, hogy a
neurobiologia es az evoluciobiologia a mai napig nem ismerte fel azt a
lehetoseget, amelyet az Alife eszkozei jelenthetnenek szamukra. Pedig
vannak olyan teruletek,ahol a modszertani kerdesek tisztazasa utan az
Alife szintetikus modelljei komoly segitseget nyujthatnanak akar a
meglevo hipotezisek teszteleseben, akar uj elmeletek kidolgozasaban. A
neuroetologiai modellezes teren mar szulettek jelentos es eloremutato
eredmenyek. Mindezideig azonban nem szuletett olyan Alife-modell, amely
az idegrendszer es az adaptiv viselkedes biologiai evoluciojanak
folyamatat probalna modellezni. Pedig az eszkozok adottak esilyen iranyu
felhasznalasuk kezenfekvonek tunik. Azonban kovetkezetes alkalmazasukra
egy ilyen modell letrehozasa celjabol meg nem kerult sor.
A szeminarium szervezoje: E. Szabo Laszlo
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Department of Theoretical Physics
Department of History and Philosophy of Science
Eotvos University, Budapest
H-1518 Budapest, Pf. 32.
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Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 10:27:12 +0100
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Subject: Philosophy public lecture at CEU
Dear All,
The Philosophy PhD Program at CEU cordially invites you to a Public Lecture
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Peter Gdrdenfors (Lund University Cognitive Science Kungshuset)
Thursday, 26. October, 5.00 PM - Nador u. 11. Room 213
The Evolution of Thinking
''The main thesis of this talk is the evolution of human thinking is
characterised by a successively greater detachment from the environment. In
contrast, animal cognition is more entrained with the external world as it
is presented to the sensory organs.
My analysis builds on distinguishing between two kinds of mental
representations: cued and detached. On the basis of this distinction, I will
argue that as a result of an increasing detachment of representations, a
ladder of cognitive functions can be perceived. The main steps, in the order
they will be presented, are planning, deception, self-awareness, free will,
and linguistic communication.''
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