Emergic Memories: A Model of Emergent Properties

Posted on April 29, 2009 by admin

Leibovitz, D. P. (2009) Emergic Memories: A Model of Emergent Properties. Poster presented at the Cognitive Science Spring Conference of Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3005.8722]

Abstract:

In physics, there is no mystery behind emergence (Crane 2001). Explanatory bridges between levels of analysis are mostly complete. Emergence is considered as “weak” and the a-priori unpredictability of these bridges is considered an epistemological problem – not ontological. It is noteworthy that the current analytical toolset of physics is based on behaviours and continuous change – a process metaphysics (PM).

In cognition, their are no accepted bridges between the mental and physical divide and “strong” ontological versions of emergence remain viable. Without empirical support, rational thought has produced a proliferating plethora of possible flavours and sources of emergence. It is noteworthy that the analytical tradition of cognition is based on static substances with properties – a substance metaphysics (SM).

Purpose of the Emergic Memory Model
- Ground debate in simple (yet empirically real) parts, wholes & relations
- Basis for comparison and discussion among competing hypotheses
- Generate new insights and hypothesis
  - Emergence is due to epistemological incompleteness and objectification errors
- Based on change, yet has substance-like properties
  - A substance/process metaphysics hybrid
  - The locus of emergic debate?

Links:

This poster as PDF (8.32 MB)
Cognitive Science Spring Conference 2009 – Program
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Metaphysics

Posted on March 19, 2009 by admin

Leibovitz, D. P. (2009) Metaphysics. Lecture given to the “FYSM 1400: Cognition: A Scientific Exploration of the Mind” class. Carleton University, pp. 1-2, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2391.8563] (pdf)

Abstract: Introduces the importance of metaphysics (and philosophy) to cognitive science.

Documents:

pdf (338 KB)

Links:

Cognition Requires Philosophy: Towards Unity (talk)

Posted on February 26, 2009 by admin

Leibovitz, D. P. (2009) Cognition Requires Philosophy: Towards Unity. Talk presented at Carleton University, pp. 1-73, Ottawa, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2989.4889]

Abstract: Even within the interdisciplinary field of Cognitive Science, philosophy is often ignored by non-philosophers. David will argue that in order for cognitive science to advance towards a united view of the mind, philosophy must be taken more seriously. However, philosophy too must work towards unity and a language of discourse more accessible to non-philosophers. David will discuss the relation between Philosophy and Science and how the special needs of Cognition are not being met.

Links:

This talk as PDF (static, 6.82 MB)
This talk as PPT (animated, 4.88 MB)
Talk announcement (@ Facebook)
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Plants, Cognition, Time (& Philosophy)

Posted on September 26, 2008 by admin

Leibovitz, D. P. (2008) Plants, Cognition, Time (& Philosophy). Talk presented at Carleton University, pp. 1-28, Ottawa, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2470.3209]

Abstract: When plants are viewed under various time and spatial scales, their behaviour can appear quite intelligent. This presentation simply aims at questioning some of the basic terminology used by Philosophers of Mind, and Cognitive Scientists. The goal of the presentation is not to answer the following questions, but to stimulate discussion and reflection.

Can plants process information? Do they compute/calculate? Make decisions? Can plants think?
Do they have goals, plans, intentions, memories? Can they know? Do they represent information? How?
Do they attend, sense, perceive, feel? Can they be conscious?
Can they learn? Anticipate?
Can they communicate?
Do they have free will?

What do we mean by all the aforementioned terms, and how do we clarify them so that plants are once again relegated to simple stimulus-response systems?

The parting thought is in showing that a trivial stimulus-response system is Turing Complete, so perhaps pointing to individual plant processes and showing that each one alone is a stimulus-response portion might miss the overall system-wide intelligence…

Links:

This talk as PDF (static, 3.64 MB)
This talk as PPT (animated, 3.76 MB)
Presented to FYSM 1400 “Cognition: A Scientific Exploration of the Mind” on September 26, 2008 (Instructed by Robert L. West).
Presented to x on November 1, 2011 (Instructed by Robert L. West).
Presented to Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Psych 2700A) on October 17, 2018 (Instructed by Robert L. West).
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Emergic Network (EN)

Posted on August 18, 2008 by admin

The Emergic Network (or EN) is an “artificial neural” network architecture that abandons traditional neural oversimplifications and facilitates an Emergic Approach to design that harnesses emergence by explicitly encoding the interactions among multiple flows of information.

Note: that while an Emergic Network unit can correspond to an actual neuron, the Emergic Network is not a network of neurons, and each unit can correspond to an arbitrary domain of analysis, as low as quantum mechanics if desired, up to social groupings. That is why “neural” is in quotes. Indeed a single unit is Turing complete and could simulate an entire artificial neural network.

The Emergic Network architecture, is described and housed within Wikimergic.

Related Publications:

Leibovitz, D. P. (2013). A Unified Cognitive Model of Visual Filling-In Based on an Emergic Network Architecture. (Order No. NR94549, Carleton University (Canada)). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, pp. xxxii-459. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1437103134?accountid=9894. (1437103134). [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2681.6482]
Leibovitz, D. P., & West, R. L. (2012) Cognitive Re-Use via Emergic Networks. In N. Rußwinkel, U. Drewitz, & H. van Rijn (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM 2012), pp. 72–73. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3562.9282]
Leibovitz, D. P., & West, R. L. (2012). Cognitive Re-Use via Emergic Networks. Poster presented at the 11th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM 2012), pp. 1-12. Berlin, Germany. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.4218.2884]
Leibovitz, D. P. (2011) Emergic Network. Published as open sourced code. Retrieved September 7, 2015 from http://emergic.upwize.com/?page_id=6.

See also:

Emergic Approach (constrains the design and use of the Emergic Network)
Emergic Cognitive Model (is an Emergic Network)
software (for an Emergic Network)
Wikimergic (describes and houses the Emergic Network)

Emergic Cognitive System

Posted on February 29, 2008 by admin

The Emergic Cognitive System (or ECS) is a system for embodying a developmental cognitive model in a virtual and dynamic agent that is situated in a dynamic environment using simulated real-time for non-representational information processing. This allows a zero parameter model to be tested with a wide variety of experimental paradigms covering a large contextual domain.

Historical Names: Emergic Simulation System (ESS); Emergic Vision System (EVS)

Publications:

Leibovitz, D. P. (2010) Emergic Approach: Philosophy Applied to Cognition. Talk presented to Complex Adaptive Systems Group at Carleton University, pp. 1-36, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1613.2329]
Leibovitz, D. P. (2010) Lilac Chaser Illusion and Virtual Eyeballs. Talk presented at Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2268.5923]
Leibovitz, D. P. (2011) Philosophy Behind the Cognitive Modelling of Virtual Eyeballs. Talk presented at Carleton University, pp. 1-50, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.4103.6003]
Leibovitz, D. P. (2012) Emergence of epistemic phenomena. Poster presented at the Cognitive Science Spring Conference of Carleton University, pp. 1-12, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.4649.3920]
Leibovitz, D. P., & West, R. L. (2012) Cognitive Re-Use via Emergic Networks. In N. Rußwinkel, U. Drewitz, & H. van Rijn (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM 2012), pp. 72–73. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3562.9282]
Leibovitz, D. P., & West, R. L. (2012). Cognitive Re-Use via Emergic Networks. Poster presented at the 11th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM 2012), pp. 1-12. Berlin, Germany. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.4218.2884]
Leibovitz, D. P. (2013) A Unified Cognitive Model of Visual Filling-In Based on an Emergic Network Architecture – Supplement. pp. xv-467, Carleton University. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.4506.4161]
Leibovitz, D. P. (2013) A Unified Cognitive Model of Visual Filling-In Based on an Emergic Network Architecture [Thesis Defense Presentation], pp. 1-28. Carleton University. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2603.5687]
Leibovitz, D. P. & West, R. L. (2013) Emergence of Border & Surface Completion (both Spatial and Temporal) in a Flowcentric Model of Narrow Slit Viewing. In R. L. West & T. C. Stewart (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM 2013), pp. 1–6. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1513.9044]
Leibovitz, D. P. (2013) Flowcentric Model of Narrow Slit Viewing in an Irregular Retina with Blind Spots, Eye Motion, Blinks and no Smear: Base Model Changes, Test Details and Test Results. Working Paper, pp. 1-7. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2224.5606]

Related Links:

Emergic Cognitive Model
WikiECM

Language

Posted on April 4, 2007 by admin

Leibovitz, D. P. (2007) Language. Lecture given to the “PSYC 2700D: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology” class. Carleton University, pp. 1-29, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3079.9847] (pdf)

Abstract: Introduces language from a cognitive science perspective.

Documents:

pdf (7.51 MB)

Links:

PSYC 2700D: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology @carleton.ca
FYSM 1400: Cognition: A Scientific Exploration of the Mind @carleton.ca” (similar lecture on 2007/03/14)
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Teaching Assistant for various courses

Posted on January 1, 2007 by admin

During 2007 – 2009, David taught specific sections of various courses – cognition, linguistics, philosophy, psychology & metaphysics.

Organizations

Carleton University

Emergic Approach for Unifying Science

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Posted on January 1, 2007 by admin

The Emergic Approach (or EA) is a unifying methodology (and discipline) for progressing science based on the mathematical foundation of open-form thinking. Besides formal proof, the ability to unify disparate phenomena within a computational model is demonstrated by the Emergic Cognitive Model that was completely based on the Emergic Approach, while simultaneously enriching it.

A complex version of open-form thinking has successful hardened physics. However, the soft sciences (and philosophy) are replete with closed-form thoughts that in totality present an almost insurmountable barrier to change. Next to this fortress of cards, open-form thinking appears as a farfetched and irrelevant “philosophy” rather than as the standard approach. While it may be philosophizing, it is less for philosophers, and more for theoretical scientists in the soft sciences (especially cognitive science) interested in synthesis.

History:

From 2007 – present, David Pierre Leibovitz developed a unified epistemology, ontology & metaphysics for the analysis, decomposition, synthesis and modeling of complex systems. The empirical philosophizing behind this Emergic Approach (or EA) to unified cognitive modeling is validated by developing a unified cognitive model – the Emergic Cognitive Model (ECM). This research was initially developed at Carleton University.

See also:

Wikimergic – the formal description of the Emergic Approach and the Emergic Cognitive Model
Emergic – the informal blogging site about the Emergic Approach Continue reading →

Emergic Cognitive Model

Posted on January 1, 2007 by admin

Emergic Cognitive Model

The Emergic Cognitive Model (or ECM) is a unifying cognitive model that develops genetically, i.e., based on development parameters or modeling DNA. ECM advances a single powerful theory of human cognition for explaining a variety of emergent phenomena described across experimental paradigms and academic disciplines

The unifying model has no free parameters, and its emergent behavior is commensurate with expectations in its developmental differences, as well as its interactions across a variety of environments, stimuli and situations.

Unifying modeling is guided by the principles of the Emergic Approach for progressing science. Thus, ECM is based on the Emergic Network (a computational architecture), is embodied and developed within virtual agents (persons), and situated within environments (worlds) of an Emergic Cognitive System, for non-representational real-time information processing.

Jittering retina of the Emergic Cognitive Model

Currently, the Emergic Cognitive Model supports low-level aspects of dynamic visual processing. It has a biological realistic retina (with a blind spot, a random placement of photoreceptors that grow in size beyond the fovea), and supports eye movement (including jitter) without motion blur, blinking, and object motion.

Related Projects:

Emergic Network, the computational architecture used for ECM
Emergic Cognitive System, the real-time interaction system that embodies and situates ECMs
Emergic Approach, the epistemology guiding the unifying development of ECM and use of the Emergic Network
Wikimergic, a top-level WikiSilo that houses the Emergic Approach & Emergic Cognitive System, and parent of WikiECM
WikiECM, a 2nd level WikiSilo (under Wikimergic), that houses ECM

Publications:

Leibovitz, D. P. (2013). A Unified Cognitive Model of Visual Filling-In Based on an Emergic Network Architecture (Doctoral dissertation). Carleton University. Retrieved from http://dpleibovitz.upwize.com/?p=189.
Other ECM publications

External links

wikimergic.org (temporarily including the Emergic Cognitive Model)

Carleton University

Posted on August 1, 1993 by admin

Carleton University is a comprehensive public university located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It was attended by David during 1993 & 2003 – 2013.

Education

Ph.D. in Cognitive Science (2013)

Research

Emergic Approach to Unified Cognitive Modeling

Select Publications

Leibovitz, D. P., West, R. L. & Belanger, M. (2014) WikiSilo: A Self-organizing, Crowd Sourcing System for Interdisciplinary Science. Poster presented at the 36th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society (CogSci 2014), Quebec City, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/2.1.3139.9048]
Leibovitz, D. P. & West, R. L. (2013) Emergence of Border & Surface Completion (both Spatial and Temporal) in a Flowcentric Model of Narrow Slit Viewing. In R. L. West & T. C. Stewart (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM 2013) (pp. 1–6). [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1513.9044]
Leibovitz, D. P. & West, R. L. (2013) Dendritic+ Processing in an Emergic Network Model of Narrow Slit Viewing. In R. L. West & T. C. Stewart (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM 2013) (pp. 1–6). [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3242.4165]
Leibovitz, D. P. (2013). A Unified Cognitive Model of Visual Filling-In Based on an Emergic Network Architecture. (Order No. NR94549, Carleton University (Canada)). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, , 492. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1437103134?accountid=9894. (1437103134). [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2681.6482]
West, R. L., & Leibovitz, D. P. (2012) Understanding each other: Defining a conceptual space for cognitive modeling. In N. Miyake, D. Peebles, & R. P. Cooper (Eds.), Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society (CogSci 2012) (pp. 2535–2539). [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2760.1128]
Leibovitz, D. P. (2012) Modelling visual processing via emergence. Invited talk presented at the 22^nd Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS) in the Computational understanding of Cognition Symposium. Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.5141.9368]
Leibovitz, D. P., & West, R. L. (2012) Cognitive Re-Use via Emergic Networks. In N. Rußwinkel, U. Drewitz, & H. van Rijn (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Cognitive Modeling (ICCM 2012) (pp. 72–73). [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.3562.9282]
Leibovitz, D. P. (2011) Philosophy Behind the Cognitive Modelling of Virtual Eyeballs. Talk presented at Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Leibovitz, D. P. (2010) Emergic Approach: Philosophy Applied to Cognition. Talk presented to Complex Adaptive Systems Group at Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1613.2329]
Leibovitz, D. P. (2009) Cognition Requires Philosophy: Towards Unity. Talk presented at Carleton University, pp. 1-73, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. [doi: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2989.4889]