Welcome!

This is the blog for the Cognitive Science Seminar (COMP/PHIL/PSYC 7514/8514) at the University of Memphis, fall 2018.

First things first (press READ MORE to see the whole post):

1. See the syllabus
2. Sign up for a day to present on the Doodle poll
3. Subscribe for email updates
Then each week, you should:

1. Access weekly readings
2. Post your responses to readings using the "Post a Comment" button
3. Prepare a presentation if it's your week

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