My research interest is collectively emerging dynamics of mind/”kokoro”. I investigate different levels of dynamics, 1) emergence of cognition via collective computation by interconnected neurons, 2) emergence of cognition via interaction with environment, and 3) emergence of culture via interacting agents who recursively work as a social environment to each other. I am tackling these problems with methodology of psychological experiment and survey as well as artificial neural network modeling including large language models. My recent research interest is especially in 1) how the emotion of awe relates to the transformation of values and cultures, and 2) scientifically understanding the dynamic process of psychological counseling.

E-Mail: nakayama.masataka.4v＊kyoto-u.ac.jp
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