The paper explores new learning principles based on least cognitive action.
problem Formulating learning problems in a way that incorporates time and perception.
method Introduces the principle of least cognitive action and proves its well-posedness.
result Proves the existence of a minimum for a special form of cognitive action, leading to fourth-order differential equations of learning.
Paper proposes a new learning principle based on least cognitive action.
problem Learning from temporal data, especially with time involved.
method Introduces a new learning principle based on the principle of Least Cognitive Action, which is better suited for temporal learning.
result The new principle leads to a learning process driven by differential equations, similar to natural laws.
Deep reinforcement learning boosts throughput in RF-powered cognitive radio networks.
problem Maximizing throughput in large-scale, decentralized RF-powered cognitive radio networks.
method Proposes deep reinforcement learning to find optimal policies for network throughput maximization.
result Deep reinforcement learning outperforms existing techniques in large-scale RF-CRN environments.
Interactive machine learning improves deep RL in Minecraft by giving action advice.
problem Training deep RL agents in high-aliasing environments like Minecraft is computationally expensive.
method Conducted experiments with two RL algorithms, Feedback Arbitration, and Newtonian Action Advice, to give action advice to human teachers.
result Action advice from human teachers can improve agent performance in high-aliasing environments.
The enactive approach to cognition is typically proposed as a viable alternative to traditional cognitive science. Enactive cognition displaces the explanatory focus from the internal representations of the agent to the direct sensorimotor interaction with its environment. In this paper, we investigate enactive learnin…
Paper proposes DAC-ML, a cognitive architecture that learns quickly from few episodes.
problem Sample inefficiency in AI learning action policies.
method Incorporates hippocampus-inspired sequential memory system into DAC theory of mind.
result DAC-ML rapidly converges to effective action policies maximizing reward.
Develops methods for finding counterfactual explanations in sequential decision making.
problem Finding counterfactual explanations for sequential decision making processes.
method Formal characterization of sequential actions and states using Markov decision processes and Gumbel-Max structural causal model. Introduces a polynomial time algorithm based on dynamic programming.
result Algorithm finds optimal counterfactual explanations for sequential decision making.
Low precision networks in the reinforcement learning (RL) setting are relatively unexplored because of the limitations of binary activations for function approximation. Here, in the discrete action ATARI domain, we demonstrate, for the first time, that low precision policy distillation from a high precision network pro…
Model predicts cognitive health risks based on smartphone usage patterns.
problem Identifying cognitive health risks through smartphone usage.
method Structured models of smartphone interactions analyzed over 12 weeks.
result AUROC of 0.79 in discriminating between healthy and symptomatic subjects.
The paper proposes a new framework to generate synthetic data with human-like imperfections to prevent model collapse.
problem Model collapse due to statistical optimization of synthetic data.
method Introduces Prompt-driven Cognitive Computing Framework (PMCSF) with Cognitive State Decoder (CSD) and Cognitive Text Encoder (CTE).
result The framework generates text with cognitive imperfections, reducing maximum drawdown and delivering defensive alpha.
Study introduces constrained neural units over time for learning problems.
problem Learning problems with Neural Networks using the principle of least cognitive action.
method Defines Neural Networks with special constraints on structure and data interaction.
result The approach can degenerate to Backpropagation under certain conditions.
GARIM theory explains how conscious manipulation of internal representations enhances goal-directed behavior.
problem Limited understanding of how consciousness supports flexible goal-directed cognition.
method Extending a three-component theory of flexible cognition, proposing GARIM theory.
result Conscious states actively manipulate internal representations to align with goals, enhancing flexibility.
Deep imagination optimizes decision-making in large trees with limited resources.
problem Optimal planning in large decision trees with limited resources and time.
method Analytical solutions and numerical analysis of sampling capacity allocation.
result Optimal policy is to allocate few samples per level for deep exploration, favoring depth over breadth.
Study shows cognitive load impacts financial market efficiency, especially for less sophisticated investors.
problem Cognitive load's effect on financial market information processing.
method Developed a theoretical framework and tested it with exogenous disclosure complexity variation.
result Cognitive load significantly impairs price discovery, particularly for less sophisticated investors.
A cognitive model of human learning provides information about skills a learner must acquire to perform accurately in a task domain. Cognitive models of learning are not only of scientific interest, but are also valuable in adaptive online tutoring systems. A more accurate model yields more effective tutoring through b…
Pension benefits in rural China lead to cognitive decline among the elderly.
problem Cognitive decline in late adulthood among rural Chinese elderly.
method Examined the effects of a new pension scheme on cognitive performance.
result Pension benefits negatively impact cognitive functioning, particularly delayed recall.
Examines how algorithms affect user autonomy and information choice.
problem Impact of algorithmic recommendations on user autonomy and free choice.
method Double dichotomy analysis of user intentions and actions, prior and posterior information rearrangement.
result Algorithms can expand or limit user cognitive and social horizons.
Cognitive neuroscience is enjoying rapid increase in extensive public brain-imaging datasets. It opens the door to large-scale statistical models. Finding a unified perspective for all available data calls for scalable and automated solutions to an old challenge: how to aggregate heterogeneous information on brain func…
In the eyes of a rationalist like Descartes or Spinoza, human reasoning is flawless, marching toward uncovering ultimate truth. A few centuries later, however, culminating in the work of Kahneman and Tversky, human reasoning was portrayed as anything but flawless, filled with numerous misjudgments, biases, and cognitiv…
The paper investigates how ambiguous data and cognitive biases affect machine learning in humanitarian decision making.
problem Ambiguous data and cognitive biases impact the interpretability of machine learning models in humanitarian decision making.
method The study will explore the effects of data ambiguity and cognitive biases on machine learning algorithms in humanitarian contexts.
result The research aims to uncover the specific ways in which ambiguous data and cognitive biases influence the interpretability of machine learning models in humanitarian decision making.
New method identifies latent variables in cognitive models using neural networks.
problem Inference of latent variables in complex cognitive models is limited.
method Recurrent neural networks and simulation-based inference for latent variable sequences.
result Extends neural Bayes estimation to broader classes of cognitive models.
Cognitive KR model learns new facts from few examples.
problem Inferring new facts from small KG datasets.
method CogKR combines summary and reasoning modules with cognitive science principles.
result Significantly outperforms previous models on one-shot KG reasoning.
While the interpretability of machine learning models is often equated with their mere syntactic comprehensibility, we think that interpretability goes beyond that, and that human interpretability should also be investigated from the point of view of cognitive science. The goal of this paper is to discuss to what exten…
Study links cognitive effort to thermodynamic principles, optimizing decision-making.
problem Understanding the energy cost of decision-making in living systems.
method Applied Landauer's principle to analyze belief dynamics in a two-armed bandit game.
result Cognitive energy cost correlates with optimal decision-making outcomes.
Machine learning detects and classifies cognitive distortions in mental health texts.
problem Detect and classify cognitive distortions in mental health texts to improve treatment.
method Machine learning framework using crowdsourced and therapy dataset.
result Model achieved high F1 scores for detecting and classifying cognitive distortions.
New filters improve radar target inference in complex scenarios.
problem Improving radar target inference in highly non-linear system models.
method Developed inverse cubature Kalman filter (I-CKF), inverse quadrature Kalman filter (I-QKF), and inverse cubature-quadrature Kalman filter (I-CQKF) for non-linear systems.
result Numerical experiments show improved estimation accuracy compared to existing methods.
Accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) entails clinical evaluation of multiple cognition metrics and biomarkers. Metrics such as the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive test (ADAS-cog) comprise multiple subscores that quantify different aspects of a patient's cognitive state such as learning, memor…
For effective treatment of Alzheimer disease (AD), it is important to identify subjects who are most likely to exhibit rapid cognitive decline. Herein, we developed a novel framework based on a deep convolutional neural network which can predict future cognitive decline in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) patients using…
Study improves robustness of Bayesian inference for cognitive models.
problem Outliers and contaminants affect parameter estimation in cognitive models.
method Robustness of parameter estimation using amortized Bayesian inference (ABI) with neural networks.
result Introducing contaminants from a Cauchy distribution increases robustness.
Develops an inverse particle filter for cognitive systems.
problem Tracking cognitive adversaries in counter-adversarial applications.
method Global filtering approach using Monte Carlo methods and differentiable I-PF.
result Demonstrates convergence to optimal inverse filter and improved estimation performance.
New methods make Bayesian inference feasible for complex cognitive models.
problem Bayesian inference is hard for complex, unknown models.
method Amortized neural network estimators for simulation-based inference.
result Effort in training networks amortizes over multiple uses.
QCML uses quantum geometry to represent data.
problem Data representation and the curse of dimensionality.
method QCML encodes data as Hermitian matrices in Hilbert space.
result Data geometry reveals intrinsic dimension and topological properties.
We propose a neural superstatistics method to estimate dynamic cognitive models from time series data.
problem Memoryless cognitive models ignore parameter fluctuations, leading to inaccurate predictions.
method Developed a simulation-based deep learning method for Bayesian inference of superstatistical models.
result Deep learning method efficiently recovers time-varying and time-invariant parameters.
CogFormer trains a transformer to estimate parameters across various cognitive models.
problem Difficulty in fitting complex cognitive models and iterating over varying assumptions.
method Meta-amortized framework using a transformer to estimate parameters across multiple models.
result CogFormer accurately estimates parameters across different model families with minimal retraining.
Deep learning ensemble improves Alzheimer vs. Mild Cognitive Impairment diagnosis.
problem Differentiating Alzheimer Disease from Mild Cognitive Impairment.
method Hybrid deep learning ensemble framework using MRI slices, pretrained models, and stacked ensemble learning.
result State-of-the-art accuracy (99.21%) for Alzheimer vs. Mild Cognitive Impairment classification.
Study identifies key MRI features for predicting cognitive performance after mTBI.
problem Identify relevant diffusion MRI metrics for cognitive functions in mTBI patients.
method Proposes a novel feature selection method combining best-first search with genetic algorithm crossover.
result Achieves significantly more accurate predictions than other feature selection algorithms.
We consider a setting where multiple players sequentially choose among a common set of actions (arms). Motivated by a cognitive radio networks application, we assume that players incur a loss upon colliding, and that communication between players is not possible. Existing approaches assume that the system is stationary…
Adobe research tackles strategic recommendations using reinforcement learning.
problem Optimizing user interactions for long-term objectives in various use-cases.
method Reinforcement learning applied to modeling user behavior and decision-making.
result Practical solutions implemented for various use-cases, addressing fundamental challenges.
Model place cells as spatial embeddings for efficient path planning and cognitive map construction.
problem Encoding spatial navigation in the hippocampus.
method Model place cells using spectral decomposition of multi-step random walk transition kernels, inducing sparsity and adjacency.
result Place cells encode spatial information through non-negativity and inner-product structure, forming a cognitive map.
Deep active inference agents learn complex environments using Monte-Carlo methods.
problem Understanding and modeling biological intelligence in complex, continuous state-spaces.
method Neural architecture for deep active inference agents using multiple forms of Monte-Carlo sampling.
result Deep active inference agents can learn environmental dynamics and plan future actions.
Develops a new method to analyze brain networks for cognitive traits.
problem Challenges in summarizing and relating brain connectomes to human traits.
method Graph Auto-Encoding (GATE) model using deep learning.
result GATE improves prediction accuracy and efficiency over existing methods.
UniPhyNet improves cognitive load classification accuracy using EEG, ECG, and EDA signals.
problem Classifying cognitive load using multimodal physiological data.
method Unified network architecture integrating multiscale parallel convolutional blocks, ResNet-type blocks, and channel block attention module. Uses bidirectional gated recurrent unit for temporal dependencies.
result Improves raw signal classification accuracy from 70% to 80% (binary) and 62% to 74% (ternary) on CL-Drive dataset.
New test assesses shared brain activity across different cognitive modalities.
problem Determining if different cognitive modalities use overlapping neural representations.
method Formulated a statistical hypothesis testing approach using permutation testing.
result New test (CMPT) has greater statistical power than cross-modal decoding while maintaining low Type I errors.
Framework enhances AI explainability by aligning with human cognitive models.
problem Lack of explainability in AI models hinders trust and accountability.
method Integrates explainability techniques with Malle's five category model of behavior explanation.
result Demonstrates practical relevance in credit risk assessment and regulatory analysis.
New approach solves St. Petersburg paradox using randomness.
problem St. Petersburg paradox in game theory.
method Using Von Mises' axiom of randomness to determine cognitive strategies.
result Cognitive strategies can generate results not random, resolving paradox.
Diffusion models explained via cognitive science.
problem Weak sensitivity to noise family and noise level scheduling.
method Correspondence with serial reproduction in cognitive science.
result Properties of diffusion models explained by cognitive science.
A relatively recent advance in cognitive neuroscience has been multi-voxel pattern analysis (MVPA), which enables researchers to decode brain states and/or the type of information represented in the brain during a cognitive operation. MVPA methods utilize machine learning algorithms to distinguish among types of inform…
Inferring intent from observed behavior has been studied extensively within the frameworks of Bayesian inverse planning and inverse reinforcement learning. These methods infer a goal or reward function that best explains the actions of the observed agent, typically a human demonstrator. Another agent can use this infer…