Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of our podcast, we explore reasoning, mental representation, and one of the most common questions about AI today: Do large language models like ChatGPT really think — or are they just very good at sounding like they do? A conversation about minds, machines, and what “thinking” really means.
Hosts:
Mudar Adas is a PhD researcher in the Neuro-Cognitive Modelling Lab at the University of Tübingen.
His research focuses on understanding how intelligent agents—both consciously and unconsciously—protect themselves in daily interactions and on developing cognitive models to predict and simulate these behaviors more effectively. Beyond his scientific work, Mudar is also an accomplished novelist, having written and published three books. His dual passion for science and storytelling allows him to bring a unique and engaging perspective to the podcast.
Prof. Martin V. Butz is the head of the Neuro-Cognitive Modelling Lab at the University of Tübingen.
A renowned cognitive scientist, Martin’s research centers on predictive brain mechanisms, embodied intelligence, and neural-cognitive modeling. He is widely recognized for his work on how brains learn to anticipate, plan, and interact with the environment. Martin has authored numerous publications in the field and has a deep interest in bridging the gap between theoretical understanding and practical applications of intelligence. His expertise in AI, combined with his fascination for human cognition, makes him an ideal co-host for this intellectually stimulating podcast.
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In this episode of our podcast, we explore reasoning, mental representation, and one of the most common questions about AI today: Do large language models like ChatGPT really think — or are they just very good at sounding like they do? A conversation about minds, machines, and what “thinking” really means.
Hosts:
Mudar Adas is a PhD researcher in the Neuro-Cognitive Modelling Lab at the University of Tübingen.
His research focuses on understanding how intelligent agents—both consciously and unconsciously—protect themselves in daily interactions and on developing cognitive models to predict and simulate these behaviors more effectively. Beyond his scientific work, Mudar is also an accomplished novelist, having written and published three books. His dual passion for science and storytelling allows him to bring a unique and engaging perspective to the podcast.
Prof. Martin V. Butz is the head of the Neuro-Cognitive Modelling Lab at the University of Tübingen.
A renowned cognitive scientist, Martin’s research centers on predictive brain mechanisms, embodied intelligence, and neural-cognitive modeling. He is widely recognized for his work on how brains learn to anticipate, plan, and interact with the environment. Martin has authored numerous publications in the field and has a deep interest in bridging the gap between theoretical understanding and practical applications of intelligence. His expertise in AI, combined with his fascination for human cognition, makes him an ideal co-host for this intellectually stimulating podcast.
#ArtificialIntelligence #AGI #ASI #MachineLearning #Superintelligence #FutureOfAI #AIApplications #AIEthics #AIResearch #AIvsAGI #CognitiveScience #Neuroscience #MindAndMachine #Cognition #HumanMind #CognitiveNeuroscience #PhilosophyOfMind #ConsciousnessStudies #UniversityOfTuebingen #TuebingenUniversity #UniTuebingen #Tuebingen #AIResearchTuebingen #TuebingenScience #GermanUniversities #ResearchInGermany #AI
