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Deep Unsupervised Learning on a Desktop PC: A Primer for Cognitive Scientists.

Alberto Testolin¹, Ivilin Stoianov, Michele De Filippo De Grazia

¹Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Department of General Psychology, University of Padova Padova, Italy.

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Summary

Deep belief networks enable cognitive modeling through unsupervised learning. Utilizing graphic processing units (GPUs) on standard PCs makes complex simulations feasible for cognitive scientists, accelerating research.

Keywords:

GPUs MPI cognitive modeling computer cluster deep neural networks hierarchical generative models parallel-computing architectures unsupervised learning

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Science
Machine Learning
Computational Neuroscience

Background:

Deep belief networks offer a promising approach for simulating human cognition by learning abstract representations from data.
Current limitations include high computational demands and the need for specialized hardware, restricting their use.

Purpose of the Study:

To demonstrate that deep unsupervised learning simulations can be performed on standard desktop PCs.
To show that graphic processing units (GPUs) can accelerate these simulations without compromising learning quality.

Main Methods:

Leveraging high-level programming routines in MATLAB or Python to utilize GPU processors.
Comparing the performance of entry-level GPUs against small high-performance computing clusters for learning time and quality.

Main Results:

Deep unsupervised learning simulations are feasible on desktop PCs using readily available GPUs.
Even entry-level GPUs outperform small high-performance computing clusters in learning speed without loss of quality.

Conclusions:

GPU implementation democratizes deep learning for cognitive modeling, making it accessible to a wider range of cognitive scientists.
This approach removes the need for specialized programming expertise, facilitating broader research in cognition and behavior.