Cognition in Neural Networks

University of Toronto, September – December 2023

  • Conducted research to evaluate the ability of neural networks to understand cognition using MATLAB.
  • Implemented a back-propagation algorithm on cancer datasets to classify tumors as benign or malignant, achieving insights into neural network limitations in representing cognition.
  • Built and trained neural network models to analyze real-world datasets, utilizing MATLAB’s Neural Network Toolbox to evaluate classification accuracy and identify patterns in false positives and false negatives.
  • Developed a back-propagation network in Excel to solve Exclusive OR (XOR) problems, demonstrating proficiency in algorithm implementation and debugging.
  • Critically analyzed philosophical arguments about neural networks and cognition, integrating computational insights with cognitive theories.
  • Presented findings on the limitations of neural networks in cognitive representation, contributing to interdisciplinary discussions on AI and human cognition.