Bodhi
@bodhisystems.bsky.social
PhD, CogSci @ University of Delaware (ongoing)
I have been trying to get through some stuff by Chris Summerfield, Sam Gershman etc but that's like modelling stuff and there's a slight but crucial difference between modelling brain function and positing that cognition IS computation!
December 18, 2025 at 7:02 AM
I have been trying to get through some stuff by Chris Summerfield, Sam Gershman etc but that's like modelling stuff and there's a slight but crucial difference between modelling brain function and positing that cognition IS computation!
I need some reccos on the computational cognition hypothesis written in recent years. I'm aware of Simon, Newell literature but more interested in reading from people who do cog neuroscience because implementation has been portrayed as the impediment to the strong CTM
December 18, 2025 at 7:02 AM
I need some reccos on the computational cognition hypothesis written in recent years. I'm aware of Simon, Newell literature but more interested in reading from people who do cog neuroscience because implementation has been portrayed as the impediment to the strong CTM
I bet Ned Block was that graduate student who read 100000 experimental papers in one week to attend a philosophy of perception seminar to annoy the professor. Jokes aside, he is great -- amazing to see philosophers engaging with the science alongside Jake Quilty Dunn, Nic Porot to name a few.
April 22, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I bet Ned Block was that graduate student who read 100000 experimental papers in one week to attend a philosophy of perception seminar to annoy the professor. Jokes aside, he is great -- amazing to see philosophers engaging with the science alongside Jake Quilty Dunn, Nic Porot to name a few.
April 22, 2025 at 1:31 AM
watchin' philosophy & neuroscience salon with a fever and depressive phase is a 'bit' fun.
April 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
watchin' philosophy & neuroscience salon with a fever and depressive phase is a 'bit' fun.
Introducing yours truly, buddha distorted <me>
April 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Introducing yours truly, buddha distorted <me>
Could you point to those works if possible?
April 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Could you point to those works if possible?
Linguistics/ Cogsci bluesky
Reading Roberto G. de Almeida’s dissertation on lexical concepts has me wondering: what experimental work explores the interface between (visual) perception of conceptual structures and lexical concept processing?
Reading Roberto G. de Almeida’s dissertation on lexical concepts has me wondering: what experimental work explores the interface between (visual) perception of conceptual structures and lexical concept processing?
March 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Linguistics/ Cogsci bluesky
Reading Roberto G. de Almeida’s dissertation on lexical concepts has me wondering: what experimental work explores the interface between (visual) perception of conceptual structures and lexical concept processing?
Reading Roberto G. de Almeida’s dissertation on lexical concepts has me wondering: what experimental work explores the interface between (visual) perception of conceptual structures and lexical concept processing?
David Adger spoke - Sophie is the best. I was going to talk about this paper to you. Maybe soon; really amazing paper
March 24, 2025 at 4:07 AM
David Adger spoke - Sophie is the best. I was going to talk about this paper to you. Maybe soon; really amazing paper
I grew up in a secular, Marxist, romantic home—surrounded by musicians, self-taught academics, and figures of defiance. Born a troublemaker, I was shaped by my mom's music, dad's science, and sister's resolve. I still wonder if it's my nature I'm doomed with or history that shaped who I am. (End)
March 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I grew up in a secular, Marxist, romantic home—surrounded by musicians, self-taught academics, and figures of defiance. Born a troublemaker, I was shaped by my mom's music, dad's science, and sister's resolve. I still wonder if it's my nature I'm doomed with or history that shaped who I am. (End)
My grandparents on both sides were ardent Marxists—one involved with the RSP, the other a staunch propagator of labour union statutes. My grandfather later shifted sides during Mamata Banerjee’s rise, seeing it as hope for Dalit solidarity—only for it to end in disappointment. 2/
March 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
My grandparents on both sides were ardent Marxists—one involved with the RSP, the other a staunch propagator of labour union statutes. My grandfather later shifted sides during Mamata Banerjee’s rise, seeing it as hope for Dalit solidarity—only for it to end in disappointment. 2/
My life as an Indian Dalit has been complex. My grandfather was forced into jobs Brahmins avoided—picking crops in leech-infested fields, truck driving, army cooking—before rising to lead the DSP labour union and becoming an amateur Dalit activist and liberation theologian. 1/ 🧵
March 24, 2025 at 3:59 AM
My life as an Indian Dalit has been complex. My grandfather was forced into jobs Brahmins avoided—picking crops in leech-infested fields, truck driving, army cooking—before rising to lead the DSP labour union and becoming an amateur Dalit activist and liberation theologian. 1/ 🧵
My close friend has been accepted into the Master's in Sociology and Anthropology program at The Graduate Institute, Geneva (IHEID). She/they need some guidance on logistics and have a few questions. Any leads or assistance would be greatly appreciated!
February 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
My close friend has been accepted into the Master's in Sociology and Anthropology program at The Graduate Institute, Geneva (IHEID). She/they need some guidance on logistics and have a few questions. Any leads or assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Seeing Opeth in Paris next week! PhD student from Switzerland, decent human, into science, politics, and philosophy. Any Parisian open to hosting me from Feb 20-22? Happy to return the favor with good convo (and maybe coffee)!
February 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Seeing Opeth in Paris next week! PhD student from Switzerland, decent human, into science, politics, and philosophy. Any Parisian open to hosting me from Feb 20-22? Happy to return the favor with good convo (and maybe coffee)!
I am based in Geneva, Switzerland, and I am an English speaker. I would be very grateful for any recommendations or contacts for mental health professionals or resources in the area. Thank you in advance for any help or suggestions.
January 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I am based in Geneva, Switzerland, and I am an English speaker. I would be very grateful for any recommendations or contacts for mental health professionals or resources in the area. Thank you in advance for any help or suggestions.
These experiences have affected my mental well-being, and I’m struggling to find ways to cope effectively. I think the only thing right now is at stake in my life. I don't see a way forward but I want to make sure I give it a try.
January 23, 2025 at 4:24 AM
These experiences have affected my mental well-being, and I’m struggling to find ways to cope effectively. I think the only thing right now is at stake in my life. I don't see a way forward but I want to make sure I give it a try.
Trigger Warning: I’m currently dealing with a challenging situation that has impacted me significantly. Due to a series of events (which I can’t disclose for personal reasons), I’ve faced persistent harrassment, bullying, insensitive remarks etc.
January 23, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Trigger Warning: I’m currently dealing with a challenging situation that has impacted me significantly. Due to a series of events (which I can’t disclose for personal reasons), I’ve faced persistent harrassment, bullying, insensitive remarks etc.
Despite working hard with medication and therapy, I’d like to hear similar experiences to identify common patterns and learn how to grow from them. Thanks end
December 9, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Despite working hard with medication and therapy, I’d like to hear similar experiences to identify common patterns and learn how to grow from them. Thanks end
3. Since moving to a new country, I’ve become desperate to make friends, often at the cost of my mental health, seeking warmth and connection. Unfortunately, despite no one’s fault, these efforts have often led to disappointing outcomes
December 9, 2024 at 12:45 AM
3. Since moving to a new country, I’ve become desperate to make friends, often at the cost of my mental health, seeking warmth and connection. Unfortunately, despite no one’s fault, these efforts have often led to disappointing outcomes
1. I struggle with abandonment issues that even impact my professional life.
2. When someone doesn’t reply to my texts, I tend to overthink, guilt-trip myself, and over-explain, leaving me feeling extremely vulnerable.
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2. When someone doesn’t reply to my texts, I tend to overthink, guilt-trip myself, and over-explain, leaving me feeling extremely vulnerable.
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December 9, 2024 at 12:45 AM
1. I struggle with abandonment issues that even impact my professional life.
2. When someone doesn’t reply to my texts, I tend to overthink, guilt-trip myself, and over-explain, leaving me feeling extremely vulnerable.
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2. When someone doesn’t reply to my texts, I tend to overthink, guilt-trip myself, and over-explain, leaving me feeling extremely vulnerable.
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I want to be honest—I know I should be mature enough to handle things better, but I’m not. I also know bluesky isn’t the place for personal issues or a support system, but I’d like to hear from others with OCD, anxiety, or (a)typical depression about how they manage day-to-day interactions.
December 9, 2024 at 12:45 AM
I want to be honest—I know I should be mature enough to handle things better, but I’m not. I also know bluesky isn’t the place for personal issues or a support system, but I’d like to hear from others with OCD, anxiety, or (a)typical depression about how they manage day-to-day interactions.
David spitting some wisdom. We do need strong cognitive science.
The loooong wait is because we need a more 'muscular cognitive science' (and cog sci advocacy) to play a more foundational role in the neurosciences as well as in AI. Neuroscience needs cognitive science, AI needs cognitive science - why not incorporate more cog sci analysis and careful thinking?
December 7, 2024 at 11:33 PM
David spitting some wisdom. We do need strong cognitive science.
Last year, we debated Chomsky. Now it’s all Sam Altman, tech-bros, and "LLMs in bed." Bring back real cogsci drama, like:
1. Do neural representations require symbols?
2. Have we solved Poeppel's mapping problem in the neurobiology of language?
1. Do neural representations require symbols?
2. Have we solved Poeppel's mapping problem in the neurobiology of language?
December 6, 2024 at 8:55 AM
Last year, we debated Chomsky. Now it’s all Sam Altman, tech-bros, and "LLMs in bed." Bring back real cogsci drama, like:
1. Do neural representations require symbols?
2. Have we solved Poeppel's mapping problem in the neurobiology of language?
1. Do neural representations require symbols?
2. Have we solved Poeppel's mapping problem in the neurobiology of language?
This deserves so much attention. So happy for you, Dr Murphy. Hopefully we can strive towards a better understanding of cognition
December 3, 2024 at 6:30 PM
This deserves so much attention. So happy for you, Dr Murphy. Hopefully we can strive towards a better understanding of cognition
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I'm planning to start a reading circle to cover this book by @GaryMarcus. I'm thinking I would start it around January 2025. Cognitive scientists of all strands and shades are welcome.
I'm planning to start a reading circle to cover this book by @GaryMarcus. I'm thinking I would start it around January 2025. Cognitive scientists of all strands and shades are welcome.
Google Books
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November 27, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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I'm planning to start a reading circle to cover this book by @GaryMarcus. I'm thinking I would start it around January 2025. Cognitive scientists of all strands and shades are welcome.
I'm planning to start a reading circle to cover this book by @GaryMarcus. I'm thinking I would start it around January 2025. Cognitive scientists of all strands and shades are welcome.