Intervention : Pr. MD Felix T Kurz Les NC Talks sont des colloques à destination des professionnels et professionnelles organisés par le NeuroCentre des HUG avec pour objectif de renforcer des liens entre les HUG et les institutions de recherche, particulièrement dans la région lémanique.
Abstract Comprehending speech under acoustically challenging conditions is an everyday task that we can often execute with ease. However, accomplishing this requires the engagement of cognitive resources, such as auditory attention and working memory. The mechanisms that contribute to the robustness of speech comprehension are of substantial interest in the context of hearing mild to … Continued
Hosts: Sophie Schwartz & Valentina Borghesani
Conceptualizing emotions as networks of causal relations between components Jens Lange, University of Hamburg Most theories of emotions are difficult to fully understand. Specifically, they are primarily described verbally, which (a) prevents to easily state their central assumptions, (b) hinders the derivation of predictions they make, and (c) makes it challenging to compare them to … Continued
Host: Sami El-Boustani
Host: Denis Jabaudon
Feeling our way to greener pastures: Understanding the role of emotions in shaping and motivating sustainable behaviour Faced with global challenges, such as climate change, strategies to mitigate damage and foster more sustainable lifestyles are greatly needed. Understanding why humans do or do not engage in sustainability is a crucial part of tackling the environmental … Continued
Group Christoph Michel
Hosts: Christian Lüscher & Sami El-Boustani