Neurological Imaginaries Seminar Series 2019-20: The Biological Imitation Game; Or the sublime similarity of brain simulation

Join us for the second of four seminars.
Our speaker today is Tara Mahfoud, a research associate in the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine at King’s College London, Ont. Mahfoud is an anthropologist of science, technology and medicine interested in the cultural, social, political and clinical contexts and implications of developments in the neurosciences in Europe. Her talk will include a short paper presentation titled “The Biological Imitation Game; Or the sublime similarity of brain simulation,” followed by a live interview and a Q-and-A period. Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome! For more information, contact Jordan Hodgins at hodginsj@yorku.ca.
This series is co-hosted by the neurosciences and STS graduate programs.
The next seminar is Jan. 17 with Suze Berkhout and moves to 305 York Lanes.