Knowledge and the Brain (& AI): Yoed Kenett

Where does knowledge live in our brains? And how do we mentally connect areas of knowledge to solve problems and come up with new ideas? In this fascinating conversation with neuroscientist Yoed Kennet, he answers these questions and more, sharing insights into creative thinking, aging and the brain, and how the limits of AI’s knowledge impacts its users. This episode is an awesome introduction to many important neuroscience concepts- you won’t want to miss it! NOTE: Season 2 episodes will be released every two weeks. Episode Guide 0:00 Introduction 2:52 Cognitive and neural components of memory / knowledge 9:50 What is association? 12:35 Cognitive Network Science 15:56 Semantic memory in creative people 22:41 How to make your memory structure more flexible 23:48 Aging and knowledge 25:40 The limitations of AI’s knowledge 27:07 AI creativity studies 33:39 The Riddle studies- knowledge networks evolving 39:04 Conclusion & Credits