Planning to Be Surprised: Optimal Bayesian Exploration in Dynamic Environments — mentioned by davidad_

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:29:04 GMT

I like to describe my techniques as "not novel, just new." I'm absolutely building on the work of many others in academia. I've spent time with Engert at Harvard, Rex Kerr at Janelia, and some of Deisseroth's students, among others (including Boyden, Ramanathan, Manuel Zimmer in Vienna, Aravi Samuel, George Church, and more). I've only briefly met Bargmann and I loved the advice she gave me: "Hmm. That's probably not going to work, but...it's really worth trying." Unfortunately, most academic scientists are not in a position to risk their careers on such a bold and encompassing proposal.…

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Planning to Be Surprised: Optimal Bayesian Exploration in Dynamic Environments — mentioned by davidad_