Embodied Minds: From Cognition to Artificial Intelligence

Dear Colleagues,

Scientists in the field of human cognition have conventionally viewed the mind as a computer distinct from the body; however, mental processes and bodily states are actually intertwined. As asserted by Lakoff and Johnson in their seminal work Philosophy in the Flesh (1999), reason is shaped by internal sensations from our bodies and external experiences via the neural structure of our brains. There is a growing body of compelling evidence supporting the claim that the human body is indeed a component of consciousness rather than a servant of the mind. Nonetheless, a comprehensive understanding of mental functioning in real life will require a highly detailed analysis of the interactions between the mind and body. This Special Issue of Sensors focuses on the mind–body interactions elicited by exposing subjects to natural stimulation or prompting subjects to perform sensory-guided movements. Innovative work from the perspectives of cognition or methodology is acceptable. Preferably, analysis is based on signals from at least two devices, such as EEG in conjunction with ECG and respiration, or fNIRS in conjunction with GSR. Topics that are applicable to clinical, sport, education, or health settings are of particular interest.

Dr. Gianluca Borghini
Prof. Dr. Klaus Gramann
Prof. Dr. Tzyy-Ping Jung
Prof. Dr. Michelle Liou
Guest Editors

Dr. Hong-Hsiang Liu
Supporting Guest Editor

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