Steven Scholte
@neurosteven.bsky.social
Happy dad | Fascinated by perception | Anti-realist | Chair CCN2025 | #UvA #MidLevelVision #CognitiveAI
🧠 New preprint: Why do deep neural networks predict brain responses so well?
We find a striking dissociation: it’s not shared object recognition. Alignment is driven by sensitivity to texture-like local statistics.
📊 Study: n=57, 624k trials, 5 models doi.org/10.1101/2025...
We find a striking dissociation: it’s not shared object recognition. Alignment is driven by sensitivity to texture-like local statistics.
📊 Study: n=57, 624k trials, 5 models doi.org/10.1101/2025...
September 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🧠 New preprint: Why do deep neural networks predict brain responses so well?
We find a striking dissociation: it’s not shared object recognition. Alignment is driven by sensitivity to texture-like local statistics.
📊 Study: n=57, 624k trials, 5 models doi.org/10.1101/2025...
We find a striking dissociation: it’s not shared object recognition. Alignment is driven by sensitivity to texture-like local statistics.
📊 Study: n=57, 624k trials, 5 models doi.org/10.1101/2025...
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Datasets like NSD & THINGS offer rich stimuli but often test a single task.
After great conversations at #CCN2025 on multi-task studies & generalization in brains & models, I thought I would repost our perspective for those interested in this topic. We need multiple tasks!👉 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
After great conversations at #CCN2025 on multi-task studies & generalization in brains & models, I thought I would repost our perspective for those interested in this topic. We need multiple tasks!👉 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Centering cognitive neuroscience on task demands and generalization - Nature Neuroscience
Task demands are a primary determiner of behavior and neurophysiology. Here the authors discuss how understanding their influence through multitask studies and tests of generalization is the key to ar...
doi.org
August 18, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Datasets like NSD & THINGS offer rich stimuli but often test a single task.
After great conversations at #CCN2025 on multi-task studies & generalization in brains & models, I thought I would repost our perspective for those interested in this topic. We need multiple tasks!👉 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
After great conversations at #CCN2025 on multi-task studies & generalization in brains & models, I thought I would repost our perspective for those interested in this topic. We need multiple tasks!👉 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#CCN2025 is over. Over 5 days there were 6 fantastic keynotes, 550 posters, 3 community events, 3 keynote & tutorials, 3 generative adversarial collaborations, 8 Satellite events, 1 community lunch meeting, 1 cross-conference hackathon, 1 competition, coffee all day, stroopwafels on day 1,
August 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#CCN2025 is over. Over 5 days there were 6 fantastic keynotes, 550 posters, 3 community events, 3 keynote & tutorials, 3 generative adversarial collaborations, 8 Satellite events, 1 community lunch meeting, 1 cross-conference hackathon, 1 competition, coffee all day, stroopwafels on day 1,
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That's a wrap for CCN2025 -- and so planning for CCN2026 in New York is starting today! Save travels to all participants and remember to fill out the feedback survey sent via email!
August 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
That's a wrap for CCN2025 -- and so planning for CCN2026 in New York is starting today! Save travels to all participants and remember to fill out the feedback survey sent via email!
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The moment we've all been waiting for— #CCN2025 is HERE! Today we start with satellite events, and tomorrow the main conference begins in Amsterdam! We'll be sharing daily updates about each day's program, so follow the CCN account to stay in the loop. Can't wait to see everyone!
August 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The moment we've all been waiting for— #CCN2025 is HERE! Today we start with satellite events, and tomorrow the main conference begins in Amsterdam! We'll be sharing daily updates about each day's program, so follow the CCN account to stay in the loop. Can't wait to see everyone!
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After preparing for a full year together with @neurosteven.bsky.social and all other amazing organizers
of @cogcompneuro.bsky.social, #CCN2025 is finally here!
While I'm proud of the entire program we put together, I'd now like to highlight my own lab's contributions, 6 posters total:
of @cogcompneuro.bsky.social, #CCN2025 is finally here!
While I'm proud of the entire program we put together, I'd now like to highlight my own lab's contributions, 6 posters total:
August 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
After preparing for a full year together with @neurosteven.bsky.social and all other amazing organizers
of @cogcompneuro.bsky.social, #CCN2025 is finally here!
While I'm proud of the entire program we put together, I'd now like to highlight my own lab's contributions, 6 posters total:
of @cogcompneuro.bsky.social, #CCN2025 is finally here!
While I'm proud of the entire program we put together, I'd now like to highlight my own lab's contributions, 6 posters total:
CCN2025 kicks off this Tuesday in Amsterdam (with satellite events Monday)! Fun fact: We might be getting the best conference weather Amsterdam has ever seen ☀️
Can't wait to meet everyone and dive into the exciting program ahead. See you there!
Can't wait to meet everyone and dive into the exciting program ahead. See you there!
August 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
CCN2025 kicks off this Tuesday in Amsterdam (with satellite events Monday)! Fun fact: We might be getting the best conference weather Amsterdam has ever seen ☀️
Can't wait to meet everyone and dive into the exciting program ahead. See you there!
Can't wait to meet everyone and dive into the exciting program ahead. See you there!
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In these tumultuous times, still happy to report a scientific achievement: our preprint on affordance perception was just published in PNAS!
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Using behavior, fMRI and deep network analyses, we report two key findings. To recapitulate (preprint 🧵lost on other place):
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Using behavior, fMRI and deep network analyses, we report two key findings. To recapitulate (preprint 🧵lost on other place):
Representation of locomotive action affordances in human behavior, brains, and deep neural networks | PNAS
To decide how to move around the world, we must determine which locomotive actions
(e.g., walking, swimming, or climbing) are afforded by the immed...
www.pnas.org
June 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
In these tumultuous times, still happy to report a scientific achievement: our preprint on affordance perception was just published in PNAS!
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Using behavior, fMRI and deep network analyses, we report two key findings. To recapitulate (preprint 🧵lost on other place):
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Using behavior, fMRI and deep network analyses, we report two key findings. To recapitulate (preprint 🧵lost on other place):
There are 2 PhD positions in my lab in Amsterdam (collaboration with Sander Bohte, @tessamdekker.bsky.social and Ingmar Visser) on NeuroAI of developmental vision.
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2 PHD-STUDENTS IN NEUROAI OF DEVELOPMENTAL VISION (M/F/X) - Academic Positions
Join an interdisciplinary team to research developmental vision in NeuroAI. Requires a strong computational background, deep learning skills, and a Master's ...
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May 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
There are 2 PhD positions in my lab in Amsterdam (collaboration with Sander Bohte, @tessamdekker.bsky.social and Ingmar Visser) on NeuroAI of developmental vision.
academicpositions.nl/ad/centrum-w...
academicpositions.nl/ad/centrum-w...
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Phew decisions are out..!! Congratulations to the authors of the 26 papers selected for the first edition of the CCN Proceedings 📜 @eringrant.bsky.social @neurosteven.bsky.social @cogcompneuro.bsky.social 1/2
May 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Phew decisions are out..!! Congratulations to the authors of the 26 papers selected for the first edition of the CCN Proceedings 📜 @eringrant.bsky.social @neurosteven.bsky.social @cogcompneuro.bsky.social 1/2
🧠 #CCN2025 (August 12-15, Amsterdam) Update: Early registration deadline approaching!
⏰ Register by May 23 for early pricing ($375 student/$495 regular)
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Full schedule now available:
2025.ccneuro.org/schedule-of-...
⏰ Register by May 23 for early pricing ($375 student/$495 regular)
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Full schedule now available:
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May 19, 2025 at 5:19 AM
🧠 #CCN2025 (August 12-15, Amsterdam) Update: Early registration deadline approaching!
⏰ Register by May 23 for early pricing ($375 student/$495 regular)
➡️ 2025.ccneuro.org/meeting-regi...
Full schedule now available:
2025.ccneuro.org/schedule-of-...
⏰ Register by May 23 for early pricing ($375 student/$495 regular)
➡️ 2025.ccneuro.org/meeting-regi...
Full schedule now available:
2025.ccneuro.org/schedule-of-...
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Waarom zien we wat we zien? 👀 @neurosteven.bsky.social en Sander Bohté starten onderzoek naar hoe onze hersenen supersnel leren wat belangrijk is om te zien. Hiervoor hebben ze nu geld van NWO ontvangen. Gefeliciteerd en veel succes met het onderzoek!🥳
www.nwo.nl/nieuws/van-a...
www.nwo.nl/nieuws/van-a...
Van aardappelmicrobioom to zwaartekrachtgolven: 21 projecten van start bij Open Competitie ENW-M | NWO
De onderwerpen variëren van onderzoek naar hoe het menselijke visuele systeem leert, kankeronderzoek, onderzoek naar materialen die zichzelf kunnen assembleren vanuit een ‘ontwerploze’ toestand en de ...
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April 14, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Waarom zien we wat we zien? 👀 @neurosteven.bsky.social en Sander Bohté starten onderzoek naar hoe onze hersenen supersnel leren wat belangrijk is om te zien. Hiervoor hebben ze nu geld van NWO ontvangen. Gefeliciteerd en veel succes met het onderzoek!🥳
www.nwo.nl/nieuws/van-a...
www.nwo.nl/nieuws/van-a...
I am so happy—this is the first 1st author paper I have written, since the cancer diagnosis of my late wife seven years ago.
📑 PAPER ALERT: "Beyond binding: from modular to natural vision" in Trends in Cognitive Sciences (2025) sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
📑 PAPER ALERT: "Beyond binding: from modular to natural vision" in Trends in Cognitive Sciences (2025) sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
April 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I am so happy—this is the first 1st author paper I have written, since the cancer diagnosis of my late wife seven years ago.
📑 PAPER ALERT: "Beyond binding: from modular to natural vision" in Trends in Cognitive Sciences (2025) sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
📑 PAPER ALERT: "Beyond binding: from modular to natural vision" in Trends in Cognitive Sciences (2025) sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
📣! CCN2025 submissions have closed with impressive results: 613 submissions. A 21% increase from last year! Thank you to everyone who contributed. Looking forward to welcoming you all to Amsterdam this summer for what promises to be our biggest conference yet! #CCN2025 #Amsterdam
April 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
📣! CCN2025 submissions have closed with impressive results: 613 submissions. A 21% increase from last year! Thank you to everyone who contributed. Looking forward to welcoming you all to Amsterdam this summer for what promises to be our biggest conference yet! #CCN2025 #Amsterdam
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A little less than 24hrs to go! ⏱️
@neurosteven.bsky.social and I are *very much* looking forward to receiving your 2-page abstract on your latest exciting findings at the intersection of cognitive science, neuroscience and AI ♟️🧠🤖 and to welcome you to Amsterdam in August!
bsky.app/profile/cogc...
@neurosteven.bsky.social and I are *very much* looking forward to receiving your 2-page abstract on your latest exciting findings at the intersection of cognitive science, neuroscience and AI ♟️🧠🤖 and to welcome you to Amsterdam in August!
bsky.app/profile/cogc...
🗓️ **CCN25 deadline reminder**: 2-page extended abstract submissions are due this Thursday (April 10th).
We recommend drafting submissions in OpenReview (openreview.net/group?id=ccn...) well in advance. OpenReview drafts remain editable until the deadline.
We recommend drafting submissions in OpenReview (openreview.net/group?id=ccn...) well in advance. OpenReview drafts remain editable until the deadline.
CCN 2025 Extended Abstracts
Welcome to the OpenReview homepage for CCN 2025 Extended Abstracts
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April 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A little less than 24hrs to go! ⏱️
@neurosteven.bsky.social and I are *very much* looking forward to receiving your 2-page abstract on your latest exciting findings at the intersection of cognitive science, neuroscience and AI ♟️🧠🤖 and to welcome you to Amsterdam in August!
bsky.app/profile/cogc...
@neurosteven.bsky.social and I are *very much* looking forward to receiving your 2-page abstract on your latest exciting findings at the intersection of cognitive science, neuroscience and AI ♟️🧠🤖 and to welcome you to Amsterdam in August!
bsky.app/profile/cogc...
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"Approximately 1 in 7 Scientific Papers Are Fake" - that is the title of @jamesheathers.bsky.social's provocative preprint. James submitted it to @metaror.bsky.social and we now have 3 peer reviews and an editorial assessment you can read here: metaror.org/kotahi/artic... !
Approximately 1 in 7 Scientific Papers Are Fake
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March 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
"Approximately 1 in 7 Scientific Papers Are Fake" - that is the title of @jamesheathers.bsky.social's provocative preprint. James submitted it to @metaror.bsky.social and we now have 3 peer reviews and an editorial assessment you can read here: metaror.org/kotahi/artic... !
New preprint (#neuroscience #deeplearning doi.org/10.1101/2025...)! We trained 20 DCNNs on 941235 images with varying scene segmentation (original. object-only, silhouette, background-only). Despite object recognition varying (27-53%), all networks showed similar EEG prediction.
March 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
New preprint (#neuroscience #deeplearning doi.org/10.1101/2025...)! We trained 20 DCNNs on 941235 images with varying scene segmentation (original. object-only, silhouette, background-only). Despite object recognition varying (27-53%), all networks showed similar EEG prediction.
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I wrote a commentary on a very nice paper that just appeared in @brain1878.bsky.social by @selmalugtmeijer.bsky.social, Sobolewska, de Haan & @neurosteven.bsky.social.
Spoiler: It's about modularity in mid-level vision. 🤓
Original paper:
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
Commentary:
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
Spoiler: It's about modularity in mid-level vision. 🤓
Original paper:
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
Commentary:
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
How modular are modules in visual cortex?
This scientific commentary refers to ‘Visual feature processing in a large stroke cohort: evidence against modular organization’ by Lugtmeijer, Sobolewska
doi.org
March 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I wrote a commentary on a very nice paper that just appeared in @brain1878.bsky.social by @selmalugtmeijer.bsky.social, Sobolewska, de Haan & @neurosteven.bsky.social.
Spoiler: It's about modularity in mid-level vision. 🤓
Original paper:
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
Commentary:
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
Spoiler: It's about modularity in mid-level vision. 🤓
Original paper:
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
Commentary:
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
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We are extremely excited to announce Hava Siegelmann from the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a keynote speaker of CCN2025!
If you want to contribute to this year’s CCN program, the March 14 deadline for special event submissions is approaching rapidly (details below!).
If you want to contribute to this year’s CCN program, the March 14 deadline for special event submissions is approaching rapidly (details below!).
March 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We are extremely excited to announce Hava Siegelmann from the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a keynote speaker of CCN2025!
If you want to contribute to this year’s CCN program, the March 14 deadline for special event submissions is approaching rapidly (details below!).
If you want to contribute to this year’s CCN program, the March 14 deadline for special event submissions is approaching rapidly (details below!).
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Excellent and provocative lecture by @ulrichschimmack.bsky.social on measurement at the 4M winterschool. "It is hard to reward people for thinking."
"There is nothing wrong with exploring the data. How else will we discover new things? Especially when your crappy model does not fit."
"There is nothing wrong with exploring the data. How else will we discover new things? Especially when your crappy model does not fit."
February 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Excellent and provocative lecture by @ulrichschimmack.bsky.social on measurement at the 4M winterschool. "It is hard to reward people for thinking."
"There is nothing wrong with exploring the data. How else will we discover new things? Especially when your crappy model does not fit."
"There is nothing wrong with exploring the data. How else will we discover new things? Especially when your crappy model does not fit."
127 8-page submissions for #CCN2025. Abstracts look great. We had hoped for 80. CCN Proceedings appears to have launched successfully. Will yield 30-35 great papers. 🙏 to the Debbie Yee, Sneha Aenugu, and especially @jaspervdb.bsky.social and @eringrant.bsky.social
February 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
127 8-page submissions for #CCN2025. Abstracts look great. We had hoped for 80. CCN Proceedings appears to have launched successfully. Will yield 30-35 great papers. 🙏 to the Debbie Yee, Sneha Aenugu, and especially @jaspervdb.bsky.social and @eringrant.bsky.social
Registration for CCN2025 is open! 2025.ccneuro.org/meeting-regi...
Meeting Registration
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February 4, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Registration for CCN2025 is open! 2025.ccneuro.org/meeting-regi...
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Hey Bsky friends on #neuroskyence! Very excited to share our
@iclr-conf.bsky.social paper: TopoNets! High-performing vision and language models with brain-like topography! Expertly led by grad student Mayukh and Mainak! A brief thread...
@iclr-conf.bsky.social paper: TopoNets! High-performing vision and language models with brain-like topography! Expertly led by grad student Mayukh and Mainak! A brief thread...
January 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Hey Bsky friends on #neuroskyence! Very excited to share our
@iclr-conf.bsky.social paper: TopoNets! High-performing vision and language models with brain-like topography! Expertly led by grad student Mayukh and Mainak! A brief thread...
@iclr-conf.bsky.social paper: TopoNets! High-performing vision and language models with brain-like topography! Expertly led by grad student Mayukh and Mainak! A brief thread...
Next week registration for CCN2025 will open. Do not forget to check this years social. It will be at IJver, nested in Amsterdam North's iconic NDSM wharf. There will be a 7 course walking dinner.
January 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Next week registration for CCN2025 will open. Do not forget to check this years social. It will be at IJver, nested in Amsterdam North's iconic NDSM wharf. There will be a 7 course walking dinner.