On neuronal identity and representational drift - with Timothy O'Leary - #42
Jun 20, 2026
Theoretical Neuroscience Podcast · 1 h 44 min
BI 213 Representations in Minds and Brains
Neuroscience, Cognition and podcast with Edouard Machery, Frances Egan, John Krakauer, Luis Favela and Rosa Cao
Brain Inspired, Hosted by Paul Middlebrooks
About
Luis Favela, Edouard Machery, Frances Egan, Rosa Cao and John Krakauer examine what researchers mean by representation. The panel discusses survey evidence of inconsistent usage, arguments for and against retaining a flexible concept, and the consequences for neural explanation, communication across disciplines and the interpretation of brain activity.
Topics
representationLuis FavelaEdouard MacheryFrances EganRosa CaoJohn Krakauersurvey evidenceneural explanationbrain activity