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Analyzing the Beauties and Limitations of Psychology
15:28 - 22:44 (07:16)
The podcast host and guest discuss the impressive aspects of neuropsychology in analyzing the behavior and deficits of populations with brain damage. However, they also note limitations with the analytical approach of psychology as a whole.
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The speaker discusses the beauty of neuropsychology and the disappointing aspects of analytical psychology, while noting that cognitive psychology is becoming more interesting to AI researchers.
15:28 - 18:35 (03:06)
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The speaker discusses the beauty of neuropsychology and the disappointing aspects of analytical psychology, while noting that cognitive psychology is becoming more interesting to AI researchers.
ChapterAnalyzing the Beauties and Limitations of Psychology
Episode#106 – Matt Botvinick: Neuroscience, Psychology, and AI at DeepMind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Highly controlled experiments help in understanding specific aspects of brain function but may overlook the complexity of the real world, as detailed neuropsychological studies suggest a broader perspective on language processing in the brain.
18:35 - 20:38 (02:03)
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Highly controlled experiments help in understanding specific aspects of brain function but may overlook the complexity of the real world, as detailed neuropsychological studies suggest a broader perspective on language processing in the brain.
ChapterAnalyzing the Beauties and Limitations of Psychology
Episode#106 – Matt Botvinick: Neuroscience, Psychology, and AI at DeepMind
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A former medical student shares their journey of transitioning from being interested in surgery to psychiatry, which their advisor attributed to both fields being about going beneath the surface and unveiling secrets.
20:38 - 22:44 (02:06)
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A former medical student shares their journey of transitioning from being interested in surgery to psychiatry, which their advisor attributed to both fields being about going beneath the surface and unveiling secrets.