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Architects of the Mind - A Blueprint for the Human Brain

Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating debate on whether the human brain can be replicated in silicon through this thought-provoking World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into the complexities of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and consciousness as experts examine the challenges of creating an artificial brain. Learn about neuronal function, brain structure, and the technological requirements for digital brain creation. Investigate the philosophical implications of machine consciousness, decision-making in robots, and the potential risks of AI. Discover the million-dollar challenge motivating brain research and ponder the fundamental question: how closely must we model the brain to truly model the mind?

Syllabus

Bill Weir's Introduction
Participant Introductions
What are the challenges of creating an artificial brain?
How does a neuron work?
A cruise through the brain.
How many laptops per neuron will it take to create a digital brain?
Axonal connections in the human brain.
Do humans have different brains?
Astroglia vs synapses
What kind of technology do we need to create a digital brain?
Building a robot that can utilize a digital brain.
How will a robot handle decision making?
Is there a philosophical awareness to neurons?
If we can build a digital brain, will it be aware?
AI and the risks.
The million dollar challenge and it motivations.
How close do you need to model the brain to model the mind?


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World Science Festival

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