Controlling Behavior in Animals and Robots

This lecture explores the study of behavior in animals and robots, focusing on the neural mechanisms and circuits involved. It delves into the scientific context of modern neuroscience, the levels of understanding proposed by David Marr, and the interventionist approach in neuroscience. The lecture discusses the challenges neuroscientists face in understanding complex systems like the brain and emphasizes the importance of behavior study. It also covers vocabulary related to behavior, mechanistic and emergent behaviors, and the need for a pluralistic approach in neuroscience. The presentation concludes with a reflection on the neural basis of behavior and the significance of a global approach to studying behavior.