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The Hippocampus as a Cognitive Map with neuroscientist Lynn Nadel
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The Hippocampus as a Cognitive Map with neuroscientist Lynn Nadel

More hippocampal history, the University of College London years, and the famous book

The discussion begins with Lynn recalling tea times at UCL and the social interactions that influenced their academic journey, including interactions with Nobel Prize winners. Andrea and Lynn delve into the writing process and challenges of articulating theories on hippocampal functions and cognitive mapping, reflecting on the interdisciplinary nature of the book by Lynn and John O'Keefe called The Hippocampus as a Cognitive Map and its impact on contemporary neuroscience. Additionally, the conversation touches on the evolution of concepts such as memory, representation, and cognition over time, emphasizing the importance of considering a wide range of biological and philosophical perspectives. The dialogue also highlights ongoing projects and potential future collaborations to further explore the ever-expanding field of cognitive science.

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00:00 Opening Greetings and Recap

00:12 Tea Time Tales: From Montreal to UCL

02:29 Influential Encounters: Nobel Laureates and British Academia

03:51 The Making of a Groundbreaking Book

09:11 Exploring the Framework of Cognition and Memory

27:26 The Evolutionary Perspective: Navigating Space and Memory

31:27 Exploring Cognitive Mapping and Predictive Processing

34:49 The Evolution of Memory and Representation Theories

36:43 Rethinking Memory: From Static Representations to Dynamic Patterns

40:28 The Scientific Journey: Collaboration, Discovery, and the Future of Research

43:44 Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Scientific Research

46:51 Philosophical Perspectives on Cognition and Memory

49:51 The Future of Memory Research and Historical Documentation

54:50 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions

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