Mirror Neuron System
The mirror neuron system is a group of neurons in the brain that are activated both when an individual performs a specific action and when they observe another individual performing that same action. This system is thought to be involved in a variety of cognitive and social processes, such as empathy, theory of mind, and…
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R.A.S – Reticular Activating System
The reticular activating system (RAS) is a network of nerve cells located in the brainstem that is involved in the regulation of wakefulness and sleep. It receives input from various sensory systems in the body, such as the eyes, ears, and skin, and uses this information to determine the appropriate level of arousal and alertness.…
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Decision Theory
Decision theory is a branch of mathematics and philosophy that deals with the process of making choices. It provides a framework for modeling decision-making scenarios and for evaluating the outcomes of different choices. There are different approaches to decision theory, but one of the most widely-used is Bayesian decision theory. In Bayesian decision theory, decision-making…
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Robert John Aumann
Robert John Aumann is a German-born Israeli mathematician and economist who was awarded the 2005 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his work on conflict and cooperation through game-theory analysis. He is a professor at the Center for the Study of Rationality at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel. Aumann’s work has focused…
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