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  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computational Neuroscience

Background:

  • Current models of neural computation and representation lack empirical grounding.
  • Understanding the brain requires bridging computational theories with biological systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for an embodied approach in cognitive computational neuroscience.
  • To establish the necessity of studying embodied neural systems for validating computational models.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical argument for embodied cognition.
  • Analysis of key components of neural computation and representation (architecture, format, encoding, learning, coordination, substrate).

Main Results:

  • Embodied neural systems are essential for testing computational neuroscience models.
  • An embodied research program is crucial for advancing the field.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive computational neuroscience must adopt an embodied research program.
  • Future research should focus on testing computational theories within biologically realistic, embodied contexts.