





C.A.A.R.E. Lab
Cognitive Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, Agency, Reflection, and Ethics

CAARE Lab
The Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, Agency, Reflection & Ethics Lab


Lab Vision
The Cognitive Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, Agency, Reflection, and Ethics (CAARE) Lab investigates the neural, philosophical, and ethical responsibilities of engineering and using artificial intelligence in Science. With the emergence of artificial intelligence, it is now more than ever critical to understand what ethical AI means for the world and find meaningful solutions. Bridging cognitive, microcellular and computational neuroscience, predictive processing, quantum mechanics and AI ethics, the lab explores how natural and artificial systems generate meaning, abstraction, and decision-making.
The CAARE Lab explores the intersection of cognitive science, philosophy of biology, and artificial intelligence, focusing on natural agency, cognition, and ethical AI development. Rooted in systems biology, complex systems theory, and embodied cognition, the lab challenges traditional divisions between biological and artificial intelligence. Integrating Buddhist philosophy, philosophy of mind, and AI ethics, CAARE pioneers a holistic framework for designing AI aligned with human values and agency.
Our Creative Founders.
Lab Founder

Dr. Alex Djedovic
Cognitive scientist and philosopher, specializing in cognitive neuroscience, philosophy of biology, and AI ethics at the University of Toronto
His research explores the intersection of natural agency, cognition, and artificial intelligence, challenging traditional distinctions between biological and computational intelligence while integrating insights from systems biology, complex systems theory, and cognitive neuroscience.
Dr Djedovic integrates Buddhist philosophy, philosophy of mind, and AI ethics and cognitive flexibility in advancing a holistic framework for designing intelligent systems that align with human values and adaptive agency
Dr. Alex Djedovic Dr. Djedovic is a cognitive scientist and philosopher specializing in cognitive neuroscience, philosophy of biology, and AI ethics at the University of Toronto. His research explores the intersection of natural agency, cognition, and artificial intelligence, challenging traditional distinctions between biological and computational intelligence while integrating insights from systems biology, complex systems theory, and cognitive neuroscience. Dr Djedovic integrates Buddhist philosophy, philosophy of mind, and AI ethics and cognitive flexibility in advancing a holistic framework for designing intelligent systems that align with human values and adaptive agency.
Lab Founder

Bear Ramsay-St Claire
Cognitive Psychology, Microcellular Neuromorphic Neuroscience, Quantum Artificial Intelligence.
Bear recently returned from Yale where he was pursuing a BSc. Psychology Neuroscience Stream, Concentrating in Cognitive & Microcellular Neuroscience & Artificial Intelligence. Bears research focus is Neuromorphic BioAI, Human-Machine Teaming & Language, Theoretical QuantumMechanics and AI Agency & Ethics.
Bear plans to continue his research in a Dissertation for a PhD and post graduate research.
Oxford University, Neuroscience & BioAI Research/Study Fellowship ('24)
Sorbonne Université in Paris, Neurolinguistic Bias Research Fellowship ('23)
Bear Ramsay-St Claire BioArtificial Intelligence, Microcellular Neuromorphic Neuroscience, Quantum Artificial Intelligence. Bear recently returned from Yale (full time) and Oxford (Summer research) where he was pursuing a BSc in Experimental Psychology - Neuroscience Stream, Concentrating in Artificial Intelligence & Cognitive & Microcellular Neuroscience. Bear's research focus is Neuromorphic BioAI, Human-Machine Teaming & Language, Theoretical Quantum Mechanics and Artificial Intelligence & Ethics. Bear has a BioAi start up called NeuroQBioAi Inc. Bear plans to continue his research in several publication ready papers and a Dissertation in BioArtificial Intelligence and Quantum Mechanics for a PhD and post graduate research. Oxford University, Neuroscience & BioAI Research/Study Fellowship ('24) Sorbonne Université in Paris, Neurolinguistic Bias Research Fellowship ('23)


About Us
The CAARE Lab is proud to be supported by an extraordinary team of undergraduate fellows and research assistants: brilliant, dedicated, and intellectually fearless. Their contributions drive innovation across artificial intelligence and ethics, cognitive neuroscience, and philosophical inquiry, bringing fresh perspectives, analytical rigor, and interdisciplinary passion to every project, publication, and experimental breakthrough.
Our Undergraduate Fellows

Department of Human Biology
Specialist in Neuroscience, Buddhist Psychology and Mental Health Minor

Department of Psychology
Psychology, Neuroscience Major, and Buddhist Psychology and Mental Health Minor
Our Alumni Fellows

Chanté Brown
Assistant Lab Coordinator
Department of Cognitive Science
Cognitive Neuroscience, Bioethics, Applied Psychology

Department of Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science; Computational Cognition. Psychology, Neuroscience & History and Philosphy of Science

Department of Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science: Perception and Attention, Buddhism, Psychology &
Mental Health, Creative Expression and Society


Our Undergraduate Fellows

Department of Psychology
Specialist in Neuroscience, Buddhist Psychology and Mental Health Minor

Department of Human Biology
Psychology, Neuroscience Major, and Buddhist Psychology and Mental Health Minor
Department of Human Biology
Our Alumni Fellows




Department of Cognitive Science
Cognitive Neuroscience, Bioethics, Applied Psychology
Our Alumni Fellows
Our Alumni Fellows

Department of Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science; Computational Cognition. Psychology, Neuroscience & History and Philosphy of Science

Department of Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science: Perception and Attention, Buddhism, Psychology & Mental Health, Creative Expression and Society


Department of Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science: Perception and Attention, Buddhism, Psychology &
Mental Health, Creative Expression and Society

Department of Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science; Computational Cognition. Psychology, Neuroscience & History
and Philosphy of Science
Our Alumni Fellows


Our Alumni Fellows
May 2 : The Politics of Human Likeness
May 9 : Energy Consumption and System Strain
May 23 : Decolonizing Ethics and AI
May 30 : Agency and the Artificial Mind
June 6 : Autogenesis: When Machines Birth Machines

Department of Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science; Computational Cognition. Psychology, Neuroscience & History
and Philosphy of Science
Our Alumni Fellows

Department of Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science; Computational Cognition. Psychology, Neuroscience & History and Philosphy of Science

Department of Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science: Perception and Attention, Buddhism, Psychology & Mental Health, Creative Expression and Society



