Gualtiero Piccinini
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Florence G. Kline Prof & Curators’ Distinguished Prof @ MU. Barwise Prize winner. Author, Neurocognitive Mechanisms (OUP 2020). Resist fascism, address climate change, support Ukraine!
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Johannes Brinz@johannesbrinz.bsky.social · last mo.🧠 Exciting news! The first two papers of our topical collection on the Philosophy of Neuromorphic AI are out today in @philosophyofai.bsky.social! Thanks to co-guest editor @gualtiero.bsky.social , Editor-in-Chief @loehrgui.bsky.social, as well as the authors! It means a lot to me. Thread below 🧵👇
We are hosting a special issue on "Is There More to Consciousness Than Computation?" in @nconsc.bsky.social. Full information here: academic.oup.com/nc/pages/cal... With @krysdolega.bsky.social and Yair Pinto.
Call for Papers | Neuroscience of Consciousness
Neuroscience of Consciousness (NCON) is a peer-reviewed, fully open access journal that provides a unique forum for the interdisciplinary fields of consciousnes
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"a clear triumph" (!). Thanks to Luke Kersten for reviewing The Physical Signature ofComputation in BJPS.
Neal G. Anderson & Gualtiero Piccinini, The Physical Signature of Computation | BJPS Review of Books
Luke Kersten reviews The Physical Signature of Computation, by Neal G. Anderson & Gualtiero Piccinini
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Smell is topographically organized after all. A spatial code governs olfactory receptor choice and aligns sensory maps in the nose and brain: Cell www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
A spatial code governs olfactory receptor choice and aligns sensory maps in the nose and brain
Dorsoventral epithelial position induces graded expression of a transcriptional program that maps each of the 1,100 olfactory sensory neuron subtypes to stereotyped spatial distributions in the epithe...
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Who knew that allocentric navigation is computationally universal? I just wrote a technical report proving this. More precisely, I give three proofs that idealized architectures capable of navigation guided by allocentric maps with landmark structure ... 1/3
CFP: The Architecture of Propositional Thought: From Cognitive Maps to Language and Reasoning Link below:
Academic events in Berlin (1/2): Integrating explanatory paradigms in neuroscience at TU Berlin , organized by @beakr.bsky.social, with talks by @francesegan.bsky.social @gualtiero.bsky.social , @tonychemero.bsky.social, @okaydaniellle.bsky.social my collaborator @davidcolaco.bsky.social and more
CfA: Workshop “Philosophical Issues in Neural Computation” (@ruhr-uni-bochum.de) Jun 2–3 2026. Deadline: March 31. Further Speakers: @adriendoerig.bsky.social, @francesegan.bsky.social, @olivia.science, @gualtiero.bsky.social, @seelikat.bsky.social, Oron Shagrir.
Johannes Brinz@johannesbrinz.bsky.social · 6mo agoCfA: Workshop “Philosophical Issues in Neural Computation” (@ruhr-uni-bochum.de) Jun 2–3 2026. Deadline: March 31. Further Speakers: @adriendoerig.bsky.social, @francesegan.bsky.social, @olivia.science, @gualtiero.bsky.social, @seelikat.bsky.social, Oron Shagrir. philevents.org/event/show/1...
"This is a superb collection and is highly recommended," says Rex Welshon.
Gualtiero Piccinini@gualtiero.bsky.social · 5mo ago
Beautiful new paper out from the Peyrache lab. Shows an incredibly stable code for head direction. Representational drift ain't a thang y'all... #neuroscience 🧪
Adrien Peyrache@apeyrache.bsky.social · 6mo agoNew paper alert! 🚨 We found that the brain's compass is remarkably stable at two scales 1️⃣ the system maintains its internal organization for weeks 2️⃣ It "remembers" its orientation for weeks, even after a single visit This may be key to how the brain aligns its other maps. Paper: rdcu.be/e3waP
CfA: Workshop “Philosophical Issues in Neural Computation” (@ruhr-uni-bochum.de) Jun 2–3 2026. Deadline: March 31. Further Speakers: @adriendoerig.bsky.social, @francesegan.bsky.social, @olivia.science, @gualtiero.bsky.social, @seelikat.bsky.social, Oron Shagrir. philevents.org/event/show/1...
Workshop on Philosophical Issues in Neural Computation
Workshop on Philosophical Issues in Neural Computation June 02 – 03, 2026 Ruhr-University Bochum Abstract: The idea that the brain performs computations is widely accepted in cognitive science...
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A chat among the past and present editors of the Brains Blog for its 20th anniversary. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jeld...
The Brains Blog 20th Anniversary!
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My friend and mentor, the wonderful philosopher Jim Bogen, has died. #HPS #Philsci dailynous.com/2025/12/04/j...
James Bogen (1935-2025) - Daily Nous
James "Jim" Bogen, a longtime professor of philosophy at Pitzer College as well as an adjunct professor in History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh, has died. Professor Bogen ...
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Why you should stop using the label "cognitive science" and use "mind sciences" instead (or something like that): philosophyofbrains.com/2025/11/08/f...
From Cognitive Science to the Mind Sciences — The Brains Blog
Mindcraft is a series of opinion posts on current issues in cognitive science by Brains Blog founder Gualtiero Piccinini. Do you agree? Disagree? Please contribute on the discussion board below! If…
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If you are applying to philosophy PhD programs, consider applying to Mizzou. I'm Director of Grad Admissions this year so ask me about it. Deadline to be considered for a fellowship is Jan 10.
Gualtiero Piccinini@gualtiero.bsky.social · 2y agoThe University of Missouri’s Department of Philosophy is accepting applications to our five-year PhD program. Winning applicants will receive a teaching assistantship, including a stipend, tuition waiver, and health care. Please encourage philosophy majors who would thrive in our program. 1/6
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Dan Durso@dandurso.bsky.social · 9mo agoMy paper "Why prosocial octopuses challenge the autonomy of psychological states" has just been published by Synthese. I argue that some psychological states require neural realizers, and this challenges automony. @socphilneuro.bsky.social @gualtiero.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Looking forward to this too!
Beate Krickel@beakr.bsky.social · 9mo agoLooking forward to this! #philsci #cogsky #CognitiveNeuroscience www.merex-project.org/workshop-2026 @tonychemero.bsky.social @dcm.social.sunet.se.ap.brid.gy @davidcolaco.bsky.social @francesegan.bsky.social @gualtiero.bsky.social @laurennross.bsky.social @okaydaniellle.bsky.social
A paper on mine entitled "Neural Hardware for the Language of Thought: New Rules for an Old Game" has been circulating since early 2025 and has been cited in print. I have received anonymous feedback from some Classical LOT supporters and made some revisions to address their concerns. 1/
My commentary on Anil Seth's forthcoming BBS target article defending biological naturalism has been accepted. It's entitled "The Neurobiophysical Substrate of Consciousness": 1/
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This book is finally out. You'll find there our chapter on "Frames of discovery and the format of cognitive representation" by yours truly and Dimitri Coelho Mollo. Thanks to @gualtiero.bsky.social for the amazing editirial work!
Beate Krickel@beakr.bsky.social · 11mo ago😊 So proud this is out now: "Cognitive ontology in terms of cognitive homology: The role of brain, behavior, and environment for individuating cognitive categories" #philsci #CognitiveNeuroscience Thanks to @marielgoddu.bsky.social and to @gualtiero.bsky.social! www.routledge.com/Neurocogniti...
Neurocognitive Foundations of Mind is out. Check it out.
Beate Krickel@beakr.bsky.social · 11mo ago😊 So proud this is out now: "Cognitive ontology in terms of cognitive homology: The role of brain, behavior, and environment for individuating cognitive categories" #philsci #CognitiveNeuroscience Thanks to @marielgoddu.bsky.social and to @gualtiero.bsky.social! www.routledge.com/Neurocogniti...
Revealed: the huge growth of Myanmar scam centres that may hold 100,000 trafficked people - The Guardian
I recently learned that Robert "Bob" Gordon, of simulation theory fame, passed away on April 13, 2025, at the age of 92. A celebration of his life will occur on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 5:00 – 7:00 pm Central at the Ethical Society of St. Louis. 1/
