How to optimize neuroscience data utilization and experiment design for advancing brain models of visual and linguistic cognition?

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Main Authors: Tuckute, Greta, Finzi, Dawn, Margalit, Eshed, Zylberberg, Joel, Chung, SueYeon, Fyshe, Alona, Fedorenko, Evelina, Kriegeskorte, Nikolaus, Yates, Jacob, Grill-Spector, Kalanit, Kar, Kohitij
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author Tuckute, Greta
Finzi, Dawn
Margalit, Eshed
Zylberberg, Joel
Chung, SueYeon
Fyshe, Alona
Fedorenko, Evelina
Kriegeskorte, Nikolaus
Yates, Jacob
Grill-Spector, Kalanit
Kar, Kohitij
author_facet Tuckute, Greta
Finzi, Dawn
Margalit, Eshed
Zylberberg, Joel
Chung, SueYeon
Fyshe, Alona
Fedorenko, Evelina
Kriegeskorte, Nikolaus
Yates, Jacob
Grill-Spector, Kalanit
Kar, Kohitij
contents In recent years, neuroscience has made significant progress in building large-scale artificial neural network (ANN) models of brain activity and behavior. However, there is no consensus on the most efficient ways to collect data and design experiments to develop the next generation of models. This article explores the controversial opinions that have emerged on this topic in the domain of vision and language. Specifically, we address two critical points. First, we weigh the pros and cons of using qualitative insights from empirical results versus raw experimental data to train models. Second, we consider model-free (intuition-based) versus model-based approaches for data collection, specifically experimental design and stimulus selection, for optimal model development. Finally, we consider the challenges of developing a synergistic approach to experimental design and model building, including encouraging data and model sharing and the implications of iterative additions to existing models. The goal of the paper is to discuss decision points and propose directions for both experimenters and model developers in the quest to understand the brain.
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spellingShingle How to optimize neuroscience data utilization and experiment design for advancing brain models of visual and linguistic cognition?
Tuckute, Greta
Finzi, Dawn
Margalit, Eshed
Zylberberg, Joel
Chung, SueYeon
Fyshe, Alona
Fedorenko, Evelina
Kriegeskorte, Nikolaus
Yates, Jacob
Grill-Spector, Kalanit
Kar, Kohitij
Neurons and Cognition
In recent years, neuroscience has made significant progress in building large-scale artificial neural network (ANN) models of brain activity and behavior. However, there is no consensus on the most efficient ways to collect data and design experiments to develop the next generation of models. This article explores the controversial opinions that have emerged on this topic in the domain of vision and language. Specifically, we address two critical points. First, we weigh the pros and cons of using qualitative insights from empirical results versus raw experimental data to train models. Second, we consider model-free (intuition-based) versus model-based approaches for data collection, specifically experimental design and stimulus selection, for optimal model development. Finally, we consider the challenges of developing a synergistic approach to experimental design and model building, including encouraging data and model sharing and the implications of iterative additions to existing models. The goal of the paper is to discuss decision points and propose directions for both experimenters and model developers in the quest to understand the brain.
title How to optimize neuroscience data utilization and experiment design for advancing brain models of visual and linguistic cognition?
topic Neurons and Cognition
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.03376