Watch a 55-minute lecture exploring the fundamental concepts of agency, cognition, and consciousness presented by Francis Heylighen from the Free University of Brussels (VUB) to Michael Levin's research group. Delve into philosophical and scientific perspectives on how these crucial aspects of mind and behavior emerge and develop, drawing from Heylighen's extensive research in cognitive science and complex systems theory.
The Origins of Agency, Cognition, and Consciousness
CLEA, Free University of Brussels (VUB) via YouTube
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The Origins of agency, cognition, and consciousness by Francis Heylighen and Shima Beigi
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CLEA, Free University of Brussels (VUB)
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