Stories by Jim Davies

Jim Davies is a professor of cognitive science at Carleton University. His research focuses on modeling human imagination. He is author of several books and co-hosts the Minding the Brain podcast. He holds a Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Follow Davies on Twitter @drjimdavies

Consciousness
We Shouldn’t Try to Make Conscious Software—Until We Should
Eventually, the most ethical option might be to divert all resources toward building very happy machines
May 18, 2022 — Jim Davies | Opinion

Cognition
Why You Shouldn't Tell People about Your Dreams
They are really meaningful to you but not to anybody else
May 9, 2017 — Jim Davies

Mind & Brain
Hope and Fear’s Anti–Sweet Spot Help Explain the Experience of Feeling Riveted [Excerpt]
In a new book author Jim Davies explains the evolutionary underpinnings of the experiences and items that capture our interest and affect our choices
August 8, 2014 — Jim Davies