The belief that artificial consciousness is coming crucially depends on the assumption that consciousness is a computation. In this new paper, we'll try to convince you that consciousness cannot be a computation w Albert Gidon and M.Larkum www.frontiersin.org/journals/neu... #neuroAI #consci

Our study using layer fMRI to study the direction of communication between the hippocampus and cortex during perceptual predictions is finally out in Science Advances! Predicted-but-omitted shapes are represented in CA2/3 and correlate specifically with deep layers of PHC, suggesting feedback. 🧠🟦

Happy to share the latest version of our work on compositional maps in hippocampus with Jo Warren, @jcrwhittington.bsky.social, @behrenstimb.bsky.social. We propose hippocampus constructs maps from cortical building blocks in replay – now with empirical support! www.nature.com/articles/s41... 1/9

super excited that the first paper from my PhD is now out! we develop a "philosophical toolkit" for computational cognitive modeling & use it to conceptually re-analyze a long-standing debate about evidence accumulation models of decision making 🧠📈 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

🤖🧠 Paper out in Nature Communications! 🧠🤖 Bayesian models can learn rapidly. Neural networks can handle messy, naturalistic data. How can we combine these strengths? Our answer: Use meta-learning to distill Bayesian priors into a neural network! www.nature.com/articles/s41... 1/n

I’m excited to share a new paper from the lab. The study led by Xiaowei Gu reveals how the mPFC encodes complex emotional memories, using an internal model to infer emotional associations and memories via projections to the amygdala. a🧵(1/8) rdcu.be/el19t

Sharing a new paper from the lab. This paper, led by Sangyoon Ko, represents a merging of two longstanding research themes in the lab-- adult neurogenesis and systems consolidation. rdcu.be/el18q A short thread follows for those interested. 1/n

🐦 Deadline tomorrow! Working in the decision-making field? Then you should definitely apply for the "Symposium on the Biology of Decision-Making" (SBDM25) in Lyon 🎥 Speakers include: @anna-beyeler.bsky.social @juliasliwa.bsky.social @torbenott.bsky.social @faurelab.bsky.social sbdm2025.github.io

*** Come join us !! We are recruiting !! *** How does the brain generate beliefs that go beyond direct experience? How do these mechanisms go awry in psychosis? The Barron lab tinyurl.com/bdf4drjf @MRCBNDU @NDCNOxford are recruiting a new postdoc tinyurl.com/ut4vbwt4 to work in mouse models

I'm excited to share that the last chapter of my PhD thesis is now published in Nature! 🍾 What drives serotonin neurons? We think it's the expectation of future reward and --- critically --- how fast this expectation is increasing. 📈 doi.org/10.1038/s415... 1/6

"Academics tend to be averse to discussing mental health openly, and higher education’s mental health safety net is patchy—a forgotten footnote that all too often fails its students." #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth scim.ag/4m61iaU

Super interesting work with a computational model of how auditory hallucinations may arise: journals.plos.org/plosbiology/... #neuroscience #compneuro

🎓 Join us for the International Postdoc–Junior PI Retreat! 📍 Neupitz, near Berlin 🗓️ Sept 1–3, 2025 Connect, collaborate & recharge with peers in nature. 🆓 Travel, stay & meals funded. 🔗 Apply by May 31: torbenottlab.org/postdoc-youn... With @jelenabrasanac.bsky.social

Do you want to analyse multidimensional large scale foraging data? I have a postdoc opening. Postdoc will be part of an HSFP grant ‘”Neurometabolic mechanisms underlying social foraging” with Robert Froemke (NYU) and Jee Hyun Choi (KIST). Details: stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/8...

Re-posting is appreciated: We have a fully funded PhD position in CMC lab @cmc-lab.bsky.social (at @tudresden_de). You can use forms.gle/qiAv5NZ871kv... to send your application and find more information. Deadline is April 30. Find more about CMC lab: cmclab.org and email me if you have questions.

🎓 Join us for the International Postdoc–Junior PI Retreat! 📍 Neupitz, near Berlin 🗓️ Sept 1–3, 2025 Connect, collaborate & recharge with peers in nature. 🆓 Travel, stay & meals funded. 🔗 Apply by May 31: torbenottlab.org/postdoc-youn...