From 15 to 17 July, CECC will be hosting the conference Cognitive Futures in the Arts and Humanities, under the theme “Stories in Mind. Narrative in Cognition and Culture”.
Narratives are foundational for generating a sense of self and establishing individual identity, and for ensuring group cohesion, grounded on collective memory and foundational myths. Cultural practices of communication and mediation, informed by changing technological possibilities, allow for new formats and genres. Nonetheless, narrative prevails as a cognitive and cultural constant, as both a strategy to make sense of the world and experience, and a structuring foundation of cultural life.
Building on the previous editions of the Cognitive Futures in the Arts and Humanities network and conference series, Stories in Mind aims to bring together researchers in the fields of cognitive sciences, philosophy, literary studies, linguistics, narratology, cultural studies, performance studies, media studies and beyond.
The conference will feature keynote addresses by: Fritz Breithaup, Gregory Currie, Elspeth Jajdelska, and Maiya Murphy.
More information here.