Computation in the Brain Tutorial - Part 2

Explore the intricacies of brain computation in this comprehensive tutorial featuring Christos H. Papadimitriou and Santosh S. Vempala from FOCS 2020. Delve into the overarching problem of understanding brain function, learn about the assembly calculus and its mathematical model, and discover the role of random projection and capacity. Examine the main ideas behind realistic assembly and its killer applications. Investigate the importance of studying language, popular experiments in the field, and the fascinating aspects of language generation and sign language. Gain insights into cutting-edge research and engage with thought-provoking questions about brain computation in this in-depth, nearly two-hour presentation.

Intro
The overarching problem
Our hero
Our story
Our feedback
Whats the assembly calculus
Mathematical model of the brain
Random projection and cap
Main idea
Realistic
Assembly
Killer App
Why Study Language
Popular Experiment
Generation
Sign Language
More Questions