The Topology and Geometry of Perception and Knowledge - Class 1

This lecture is part of the ICTP-SAIFR School on the Origins of Life, Behavior and Cognition (March 10-21, 2025), featuring Manuel Schottdorf from the University of Delaware. Explore the fundamental concepts of topology and geometry as they relate to perception and knowledge in this first class of the series. Delve into how mathematical frameworks help us understand how organisms perceive their environment and construct knowledge about the world. The 85-minute session serves as an introduction to this interdisciplinary field that bridges mathematics, neuroscience, and cognitive science.