Generalization Insights from Actual Cognition - Understanding Out-of-Distribution Learning in Natural Systems

Watch a thought-provoking 53-minute lecture from the Simons Institute where Konrad Kording of the University of Pennsylvania challenges conventional thinking about "Out of distribution" concepts while exploring how animals develop generalization capabilities through evolution. Delve into a critical examination of real-world generalization processes, investigating the roles of curiosity, causality, and compositionality from a biological perspective. Learn how natural cognitive systems approach generalization problems and gain insights into the evolutionary mechanisms that shape these capabilities.