Catalyzing interdisciplinary discussion across science, artificial intelligence and economics

How does the brain cope with Complexity? How do we make decisions when confronted with practically infinite streams of information? On May 18-19, 2020, Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute is hosting a two-day conference dedicated to the idea that Curiosity and Creativity play key roles in this process.

The conference showcases cutting edge research on these questions in Neuroscience and Psychology (neural mechanisms of cognitive control, exploration, decision-making, information demand, memory and creativity), Computer Science (artificial intelligence of curiosity and intrinsic motivation) and Economics (decision making and information demand). Alongside formal presentations, the conference will encourage ample interactions among faculty, students and postdocs through informal discussions and poster presentations.

**Full program and registration will be available in mid-February.

Poster Abstract Submission

Prospective attendees are encouraged to submit brief abstracts (< 200 words) for the poster session. Posters will be accepted from a diversity of disciplines in reflection of the overall conference.

Abstract submission will open in mid-February with conference registration. 

Submission deadline: Sunday, April 7 at 11:59 pm.

List of Speakers

Please check back in mid-February for the preliminary program.

Livestream

The conference will be livestreamed. A link will be forthcoming. 

Steering Committee

Jacqueline Gottlieb, PhD, Chair, Columbia's Zuckerman Institute
Pierre Yves Oudeyer, PhD, INRIA, France
Robert Wilson, PhD, University of Arizona
Amitai Shenhav, PhD, Brown University
Elliot Ludvig, PhD, University of Warwick
Mark Dean, PhD, Columbia University

The Steering Committee gratefully acknowledges the many people are helping plan, organize and run the conference.