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Shimon Edelman is a Professor of Psychology at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His work bridges cognitive science, neuroscience, and philosophy, focusing on consciousness, language evolution, and the ethical implications of AI. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and computer science, and his research integrates computational models with empirical studies of human cognition.
Key areas of research include the evolutionary origins of consciousness, climate change mitigation strategies, and the philosophical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Edelman has authored several influential books, including *Computing the Mind* (2008), *The Happiness of Pursuit* (2012), and *The Consciousness Revolutions* (2023). His work frequently appears in journals like *Behavioral and Brain Sciences* and *Cognition*.
Edelman teaches courses on computational psychology, climate change, and research methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His grants include funding from the Cornell Center for Social Sciences and collaborative projects on AI ethics and climate policy. He directs the Computational Psychology Lab, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the mind and its societal impacts.
