Nicolas Kuske
Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence,
Cognitive-Neuroscience, and Consciousness Science.
Nicolas Kuske
Picture created with ChatGPT-4 and DALL-E (2024)
My goal is to contribute to a world where the fulfillment of basic rights, well-being, and dignity is a reality for everyone.
I believe that thoughtfully designed technology can help achieve this vision, especially when it draws inspiration from the human brain. Cognition and consciousness—the qualities that give life meaning and depth—are central to understanding intelligence and may be essential in developing truly advanced artificial systems, more naturally aligned with human and animal cognition than the term 'artificial' suggests.
This intersection of consciousness science, cognitive-neuroscience, and AI lies at the heart of my research and curiosity.
Research
Project Overview
I am actively engaged in cutting-edge research projects that delve deep into AI, cognitive-neuroscience, and philosophy of mind. Explore the following key areas of research:
Artificial Intelligence
1Embodied Intelligence
My research integrates consciousness theories and embodied cognition in artificial systems to bridge cognitive neuroscience and machine learning. By modeling sensorimotor processes and global representations, I aim to develop adaptive AI systems that mirror human and animal cognition, enabling more robust and versatile intelligence for real-world environments.
Cognitive-neuroscience
2 Spatial Cognition
My research investigates how bodily action influences spatial cognition, particularly the formation and use of spatial representations for (mental) navigation. By examining embodied interactions within large-scale environments, we aim to illuminate how sensory-motor processes shape spatial understanding and decision-making.
Philosophy of Mind
3 Panpsychism
My research explores the ethical and existential implications of panpsychism, the idea that consciousness or simple phenomenal awareness is a fundamental property of a large class of physical systems including fundamental particles. This view challenges our understanding of moral obligations and personal identity, potentially providing new frameworks for ethical responsibility and fulfilling existential needs traditionally met by religious beliefs.
Outreach
Communication is key
Communication is key to advancing science and under-standing. I regularly give talks and collaborate with researchers across disciplines worldwide to share knowledge and insights. I also believe in making complex ideas accessible and engaging, inviting the public to join the conversation on consciousness, AI, and the mysteries of the mind.
