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This is a page for distributing information regarding the monthly cognitive science discussion group. Here's some cogsci material to chew on for our next meeting (Monday, February 4th at noon in RCC 110):
I've been hearing a lot about neuroeconomics lately. Here is a recent paper that might be a nice introduction to the topic. Of general interest: What is Cognitive science? Top 100 works in cognitive science from the University of Minnesota. Cognitive science celebrities. The Rock stars of the field. Email Wally for more information or to join the cognitive science mailing list. Archived papers from previous meetings:
More hippocampal goodness, courtesy of Chris Wallace.
Given the interest in memory, let's start by reading this revisitation of amnesic patient H.M..
You can't tell the difference between true and false memories, but your brain can!
And here's an older demonstration that uses ERP instead of fMRI.
"Psychedelics are good for you!"
Or, if you don't want to read the full research article, here is the popular media version
"The perception of apparent motion", by V.S. Ramachandran.
Also check out Ramachandran's collection of illusions , both motion-related and otherwise.
"First-Half Jameson", from Why Michael Couldn't Hit, by Harold L. Klawans.
"Circadian Rhythms and Enhanced Athletic Performance in the National Football League", from the journal Sleep.
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