Talk held at the Towards a Science of Consciousness 2015 conference together with Harri Valpola. Discusses hypothetical near-future technology that could be used for merging two minds together. Also discusses some implications on personal identity.
This document summarizes a presentation on research into language development and processing in the brains of children with autism. It discusses:
1. Findings from fMRI research showing atypical language areas and connections in the brains of children with low-functioning autism.
2. Emerging theories from this fMRI research that could lead to new practical applications and treatments for autism.
3. A proposed "Language-Template Rehabilitation Program" aimed at stimulating brain areas involved in implicit grammar learning to help children with autism acquire a basic language blueprint.
How our brain functions when we are aged? In the fast changing world, many a times we heard people saying i am 60 years old and i cannot learn new skills. Is there any truth in the statement. Who is the best consultant for 'downsizing' if we do not use our resouces-It is brain by process.
The document discusses the roles of different brain regions in verbal memory processing. The perirhinal cortex represents incoming associations and compares them to existing semantic representations in the inferior temporal cortex. The hippocampus becomes involved if associations are unfamiliar, as determined by gating mechanisms in the rhinal cortices. Unfamiliar associations are temporarily retained and processed in the rhinal-hippocampal regions before being integrated with long-term semantic representations.
This document summarizes research on human memory and artificial intelligence. It discusses models of human memory including Atkinson-Shiffrin model and Squire's taxonomy of long-term memory systems. It also reviews the history of implicit memory research and motor skill learning. The document defines cognitive architectures and provides a taxonomy of symbolic, emergent and hybrid architectures. It examines memory structures in the Soar and OpenCog Prime cognitive architectures and compares various architectures. It discusses using virtual worlds like Second Life to test memory and motor skills learning and the relationship between human users and their online representations.
The document discusses brain lateralization and the critical period hypothesis. It describes how the brain is divided into left and right hemispheres that develop specialized functions. The left hemisphere is specialized for language and logical/analytical tasks while the right hemisphere is specialized for intuition, creativity, and spatial awareness. It also discusses how there is a critical period for language acquisition in childhood where language learning comes easily without teaching, and becomes more difficult after this period ends.
National Instruments 'Webcast Wednesday' presented by :
Bandan Jot SIngh , Applications Engineer , National Instruments India
For more information on Webcast Wednesday's:
http://digital.ni.com/worldwide/india.nsf/web/all/8A6F4A7271EAC4AF86257661006318F9?OpenDocument&node=163960_us
Argus Labs' technology renders mobile devices into sensing, intelligent and feeling devices. Learn how this revolution has started and what the near future holds. Already today...
Coalescing Minds: Brain Uploading Related Group Mind ScenariosKarlos Svoboda
This document discusses the hypothetical concept of mind coalescence, where artificial connections are created between two or more brains, merging their minds to varying degrees. It proposes one way this could occur is through an exocortex, a prosthetic extension of the biological brain that integrates with it. An exocortex could allow minds to be linked together and gradually take over brain functions, providing a potential route for mind uploading over time as the biological brain ages. Direct brain connections or first doing a full upload are also mentioned as alternative paths to coalescence.
This document summarizes a presentation on research into language development and processing in the brains of children with autism. It discusses:
1. Findings from fMRI research showing atypical language areas and connections in the brains of children with low-functioning autism.
2. Emerging theories from this fMRI research that could lead to new practical applications and treatments for autism.
3. A proposed "Language-Template Rehabilitation Program" aimed at stimulating brain areas involved in implicit grammar learning to help children with autism acquire a basic language blueprint.
How our brain functions when we are aged? In the fast changing world, many a times we heard people saying i am 60 years old and i cannot learn new skills. Is there any truth in the statement. Who is the best consultant for 'downsizing' if we do not use our resouces-It is brain by process.
The document discusses the roles of different brain regions in verbal memory processing. The perirhinal cortex represents incoming associations and compares them to existing semantic representations in the inferior temporal cortex. The hippocampus becomes involved if associations are unfamiliar, as determined by gating mechanisms in the rhinal cortices. Unfamiliar associations are temporarily retained and processed in the rhinal-hippocampal regions before being integrated with long-term semantic representations.
This document summarizes research on human memory and artificial intelligence. It discusses models of human memory including Atkinson-Shiffrin model and Squire's taxonomy of long-term memory systems. It also reviews the history of implicit memory research and motor skill learning. The document defines cognitive architectures and provides a taxonomy of symbolic, emergent and hybrid architectures. It examines memory structures in the Soar and OpenCog Prime cognitive architectures and compares various architectures. It discusses using virtual worlds like Second Life to test memory and motor skills learning and the relationship between human users and their online representations.
The document discusses brain lateralization and the critical period hypothesis. It describes how the brain is divided into left and right hemispheres that develop specialized functions. The left hemisphere is specialized for language and logical/analytical tasks while the right hemisphere is specialized for intuition, creativity, and spatial awareness. It also discusses how there is a critical period for language acquisition in childhood where language learning comes easily without teaching, and becomes more difficult after this period ends.
National Instruments 'Webcast Wednesday' presented by :
Bandan Jot SIngh , Applications Engineer , National Instruments India
For more information on Webcast Wednesday's:
http://digital.ni.com/worldwide/india.nsf/web/all/8A6F4A7271EAC4AF86257661006318F9?OpenDocument&node=163960_us
Argus Labs' technology renders mobile devices into sensing, intelligent and feeling devices. Learn how this revolution has started and what the near future holds. Already today...
Coalescing Minds: Brain Uploading Related Group Mind ScenariosKarlos Svoboda
This document discusses the hypothetical concept of mind coalescence, where artificial connections are created between two or more brains, merging their minds to varying degrees. It proposes one way this could occur is through an exocortex, a prosthetic extension of the biological brain that integrates with it. An exocortex could allow minds to be linked together and gradually take over brain functions, providing a potential route for mind uploading over time as the biological brain ages. Direct brain connections or first doing a full upload are also mentioned as alternative paths to coalescence.
The document summarizes a conference on emerging technologies related to human enhancement called "Transhumans." It discusses technologies such as human genetic engineering, neural implants, brain-computer interfaces, and mind uploading that could be used to greatly enhance human capacities. It notes that some experts believe these technologies may lead to a "singularity" where machine intelligence surpasses human intelligence by billions of times. The document also discusses perspectives on both the promise and risks of human enhancement technologies and their potential impact on issues like jobs, governments, and immortality.
How can human enhancement be defined? What are ethical issues related to it in perspective of critic’s and advocates? Give examples of technologies that can be considered forms of enhancement?
NeuroWeb Roadmap: Results of Foresight & Call for ActionPavel Luksha
Next 10 to 20 years will witness the coming of NeuroWeb – the next stage of communicational technologies, Internet 4.0 that involves our bodies and minds into the totality of communication by applying brain-computer and brain-brain interfaces supported by artificial intelligence & semantic technologies. Key technologies that precede NeuroWeb will be available before or around 2020.This presentation defines elements of the future architecture and promotes an international action
Exponential Technologies and Exponential Organizations MixTeodor V Panayotov
An exponential organization (ExO) is one whose impact is disproportionately large, at least 10 times larger than its peers, due to the use of new organizational techniques leveraging exponential technologies. An ExO has three key attributes: a massive, transformative purpose; the ability to scale using staff on demand, community/crowd, algorithms, leveraged assets, and engagement; and an internal culture of experimentation, autonomy, and social technologies. Examples of ExOs include Google, TED, Singularity University, and Coca Cola, all of which have ambitious goals of organizing the world's information, spreading ideas, positively impacting billions, and opening happiness respectively.
The document discusses various desirable intelligence augmenting technologies including:
1) An "exocortex" that extends human intelligence through seamless integration with external technological devices and systems.
2) An ideal software assistant that takes notes, does research, manages schedules and budgets, remembers everything, finds relevant information, and acts as a "muse".
3) An "internet of things" where not just physical objects but also conceptual things are connected without duplication of data about the same things across different systems.
Let’s find out what the Digital detox is. Digital detox is a signal of something bigger, it's more than just a passing fad. It is a signal of some big changes that take place in society.
Let's talk about the present and look to the future.
The document discusses brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which allow humans to control external devices using brain signals alone. It provides an overview of BCIs, including their definition, components, training processes, and applications. BCIs could potentially help paralyzed individuals control devices, but face challenges from weak brain signals, complex neural connections, and lack of portability. Future improvements may enable more minimally invasive surgery, improved prosthetics, and calibration with fewer trials.
REAL TIME MONITORING OF INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT USING LABVIEW.Varun Kambrath
This document describes a system for monitoring industrial environmental parameters. It consists of two main units: a sensing unit and a monitoring unit. The sensing unit measures parameters like pressure, temperature, and voltages using sensors. An PIC16F877A microcontroller converts the analog sensor readings to digital and displays them on an LCD. It then transmits the data using an FSK transmitter module. The monitoring unit includes an FSK receiver to receive the transmitted data. The data is processed by a PIC16F877A microcontroller and sent to a PC via a serial port. An application to monitor the data is created using LabVIEW on the PC.
This document describes a project to monitor vital signs in real time using NI LabVIEW. Sensors were used to acquire blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse oximetry data. The data was interfaced with a NI DAQ system and algorithms were designed in LabVIEW to measure and display the signals. The system was able to successfully acquire and process vital sign data and display results in real time using a graphical user interface in LabVIEW.
The document provides information about real-time systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS). It defines a real-time system as one where the correctness depends not only on logical results but also the time when results are delivered. An RTOS is designed to meet the strict timing constraints of real-time applications through features like multitasking, interrupt handling, and predictable scheduling. Key considerations for selecting an RTOS include its real-time capabilities, footprint, interrupt latencies, available APIs, and development tools.
The document discusses real-time systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS). It describes the types of real-time systems as hard, soft, and firm real-time. It also discusses the features expected of an RTOS, including strictly enforced priorities, low latency, and priority inheritance. The document then covers approaches to making Linux and other general purpose operating systems capable of real-time performance, including the real-time kernel patch and co-kernel approaches like Xenomai.
This document provides an overview of brain-computer interfaces (BCI). It discusses the history and development of BCI, including early work using electrodes implanted in monkeys. The document outlines different approaches to BCI, including invasive, semi-invasive, and non-invasive methods. Applications mentioned include providing communication assistance and environmental control for disabled individuals, enhancing video games, and monitoring brain states. Several current BCI projects are also briefly described, and the conclusion discusses BCI's potential therapeutic benefits and role in human enhancement.
Developing Real-Time Systems on Application ProcessorsToradex
Guaranteeing real-time and deterministic behavior on SoC-based systems can be challenging. In this blog post, we offer three approaches to add real-time control to systems that use a SoC running a feature-rich OS such as Linux. https://www.toradex.com/blog/developing-real-time-systems-on-application-processors
Here are the key functions of the structures in abnormal psychology based on the information provided:
Amygdala: Responsible for how one perceives emotions like anger, fear, and sadness. Also controls emotions like aggression. Helps store memories of events and emotions.
Hypothalamus: Regulates basic bodily functions like hunger, thirst, sleep, temperature, and heart rate. Releases hormones that control these functions.
Thalamus: Sorts and distributes sensory data to different areas of the cortex. Sorts information as visual, tactile, auditory, or gustatory and sends it to the appropriate cortical region for processing. Sends visual information to the occipital lobe.
The document provides an overview of human intelligence and the human brain. It discusses how the brain makes predictions based on its model of the world which it learns from experience. It describes the brain architecture, including the cerebrum which consists of two hemispheres with an outer cerebral cortex and inner core. The cortex has layers and each hemisphere is divided into four lobes associated with different functions. The document also discusses memory, human instinctive and cognitive intelligence, experiential learning, domain knowledge, common sense, intuition, and consciousness. It outlines how brain interfaces, neuroscience techniques like fMRI, and studying brain injury patients has furthered understanding of brain function.
This document summarizes a student's thesis project investigating the role of high frequency oscillations (HFOs) in spatial memory tasks. The student presents evidence that replay of rodent grid cells during sharp-wave ripple complexes is low compared to replay in place cells. The student also reports on a pilot study with an epilepsy patient, one of the first to attempt detecting HFOs during cognitive processes. Future research controlling task design may help identify behavioral correlates of HFOs and their role in cognitive function and memory processes.
The document discusses the human brain, noting that it contains 86 billion neurons and weighs about 3 pounds. It is 3 times larger than chimpanzee brains and contains more neurons than any other primate. The brain undergoes significant development and pruning of neural connections during infancy and childhood, peaking at age 2 when synaptic density is at its highest before pruning reduces connections to adult levels. While much is still unknown about how the brain works, neuroscience research is advancing our understanding through new techniques like brain imaging.
Slides that go with the first in a series of four talks by Mahasraddha on Buddhism, science, philosphy, and consciousness. Given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre on 26th March 2007.
This article proposes that focusing research on the minimal brain regions necessary for consciousness can help reach a consensus on the neural basis of consciousness. The authors suggest (1) cataloging regions whose absence does not eliminate consciousness, such as the cerebellum and amygdala, and (2) investigating the long-overlooked olfactory system, which may generate a "microconsciousness". Critical questions remain about whether olfactory consciousness requires interactions with other brain regions or stimulation sufficient to induce hallucinations. This "brutally reductionistic" approach could isolate the physical basis of consciousness or illuminate what is required if its assumptions are invalidated.
This document is a term paper on the relationship between language and the brain. It provides an overview of the human nervous system and brain, focusing on the localization of language functions in the left cerebral hemisphere for most people. It then discusses how the brain learns and acquires language as a self-organizing neural network. There is a critical period in early childhood when the brain is most receptive to language acquisition through experience and neural plasticity. The paper aims to provide context for analyzing how language acquisition is depicted in certain films shown in a linguistics seminar.
The document summarizes a conference on emerging technologies related to human enhancement called "Transhumans." It discusses technologies such as human genetic engineering, neural implants, brain-computer interfaces, and mind uploading that could be used to greatly enhance human capacities. It notes that some experts believe these technologies may lead to a "singularity" where machine intelligence surpasses human intelligence by billions of times. The document also discusses perspectives on both the promise and risks of human enhancement technologies and their potential impact on issues like jobs, governments, and immortality.
How can human enhancement be defined? What are ethical issues related to it in perspective of critic’s and advocates? Give examples of technologies that can be considered forms of enhancement?
NeuroWeb Roadmap: Results of Foresight & Call for ActionPavel Luksha
Next 10 to 20 years will witness the coming of NeuroWeb – the next stage of communicational technologies, Internet 4.0 that involves our bodies and minds into the totality of communication by applying brain-computer and brain-brain interfaces supported by artificial intelligence & semantic technologies. Key technologies that precede NeuroWeb will be available before or around 2020.This presentation defines elements of the future architecture and promotes an international action
Exponential Technologies and Exponential Organizations MixTeodor V Panayotov
An exponential organization (ExO) is one whose impact is disproportionately large, at least 10 times larger than its peers, due to the use of new organizational techniques leveraging exponential technologies. An ExO has three key attributes: a massive, transformative purpose; the ability to scale using staff on demand, community/crowd, algorithms, leveraged assets, and engagement; and an internal culture of experimentation, autonomy, and social technologies. Examples of ExOs include Google, TED, Singularity University, and Coca Cola, all of which have ambitious goals of organizing the world's information, spreading ideas, positively impacting billions, and opening happiness respectively.
The document discusses various desirable intelligence augmenting technologies including:
1) An "exocortex" that extends human intelligence through seamless integration with external technological devices and systems.
2) An ideal software assistant that takes notes, does research, manages schedules and budgets, remembers everything, finds relevant information, and acts as a "muse".
3) An "internet of things" where not just physical objects but also conceptual things are connected without duplication of data about the same things across different systems.
Let’s find out what the Digital detox is. Digital detox is a signal of something bigger, it's more than just a passing fad. It is a signal of some big changes that take place in society.
Let's talk about the present and look to the future.
The document discusses brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which allow humans to control external devices using brain signals alone. It provides an overview of BCIs, including their definition, components, training processes, and applications. BCIs could potentially help paralyzed individuals control devices, but face challenges from weak brain signals, complex neural connections, and lack of portability. Future improvements may enable more minimally invasive surgery, improved prosthetics, and calibration with fewer trials.
REAL TIME MONITORING OF INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT USING LABVIEW.Varun Kambrath
This document describes a system for monitoring industrial environmental parameters. It consists of two main units: a sensing unit and a monitoring unit. The sensing unit measures parameters like pressure, temperature, and voltages using sensors. An PIC16F877A microcontroller converts the analog sensor readings to digital and displays them on an LCD. It then transmits the data using an FSK transmitter module. The monitoring unit includes an FSK receiver to receive the transmitted data. The data is processed by a PIC16F877A microcontroller and sent to a PC via a serial port. An application to monitor the data is created using LabVIEW on the PC.
This document describes a project to monitor vital signs in real time using NI LabVIEW. Sensors were used to acquire blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse oximetry data. The data was interfaced with a NI DAQ system and algorithms were designed in LabVIEW to measure and display the signals. The system was able to successfully acquire and process vital sign data and display results in real time using a graphical user interface in LabVIEW.
The document provides information about real-time systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS). It defines a real-time system as one where the correctness depends not only on logical results but also the time when results are delivered. An RTOS is designed to meet the strict timing constraints of real-time applications through features like multitasking, interrupt handling, and predictable scheduling. Key considerations for selecting an RTOS include its real-time capabilities, footprint, interrupt latencies, available APIs, and development tools.
The document discusses real-time systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS). It describes the types of real-time systems as hard, soft, and firm real-time. It also discusses the features expected of an RTOS, including strictly enforced priorities, low latency, and priority inheritance. The document then covers approaches to making Linux and other general purpose operating systems capable of real-time performance, including the real-time kernel patch and co-kernel approaches like Xenomai.
This document provides an overview of brain-computer interfaces (BCI). It discusses the history and development of BCI, including early work using electrodes implanted in monkeys. The document outlines different approaches to BCI, including invasive, semi-invasive, and non-invasive methods. Applications mentioned include providing communication assistance and environmental control for disabled individuals, enhancing video games, and monitoring brain states. Several current BCI projects are also briefly described, and the conclusion discusses BCI's potential therapeutic benefits and role in human enhancement.
Developing Real-Time Systems on Application ProcessorsToradex
Guaranteeing real-time and deterministic behavior on SoC-based systems can be challenging. In this blog post, we offer three approaches to add real-time control to systems that use a SoC running a feature-rich OS such as Linux. https://www.toradex.com/blog/developing-real-time-systems-on-application-processors
Here are the key functions of the structures in abnormal psychology based on the information provided:
Amygdala: Responsible for how one perceives emotions like anger, fear, and sadness. Also controls emotions like aggression. Helps store memories of events and emotions.
Hypothalamus: Regulates basic bodily functions like hunger, thirst, sleep, temperature, and heart rate. Releases hormones that control these functions.
Thalamus: Sorts and distributes sensory data to different areas of the cortex. Sorts information as visual, tactile, auditory, or gustatory and sends it to the appropriate cortical region for processing. Sends visual information to the occipital lobe.
The document provides an overview of human intelligence and the human brain. It discusses how the brain makes predictions based on its model of the world which it learns from experience. It describes the brain architecture, including the cerebrum which consists of two hemispheres with an outer cerebral cortex and inner core. The cortex has layers and each hemisphere is divided into four lobes associated with different functions. The document also discusses memory, human instinctive and cognitive intelligence, experiential learning, domain knowledge, common sense, intuition, and consciousness. It outlines how brain interfaces, neuroscience techniques like fMRI, and studying brain injury patients has furthered understanding of brain function.
This document summarizes a student's thesis project investigating the role of high frequency oscillations (HFOs) in spatial memory tasks. The student presents evidence that replay of rodent grid cells during sharp-wave ripple complexes is low compared to replay in place cells. The student also reports on a pilot study with an epilepsy patient, one of the first to attempt detecting HFOs during cognitive processes. Future research controlling task design may help identify behavioral correlates of HFOs and their role in cognitive function and memory processes.
The document discusses the human brain, noting that it contains 86 billion neurons and weighs about 3 pounds. It is 3 times larger than chimpanzee brains and contains more neurons than any other primate. The brain undergoes significant development and pruning of neural connections during infancy and childhood, peaking at age 2 when synaptic density is at its highest before pruning reduces connections to adult levels. While much is still unknown about how the brain works, neuroscience research is advancing our understanding through new techniques like brain imaging.
Slides that go with the first in a series of four talks by Mahasraddha on Buddhism, science, philosphy, and consciousness. Given at the Manchester Buddhist Centre on 26th March 2007.
This article proposes that focusing research on the minimal brain regions necessary for consciousness can help reach a consensus on the neural basis of consciousness. The authors suggest (1) cataloging regions whose absence does not eliminate consciousness, such as the cerebellum and amygdala, and (2) investigating the long-overlooked olfactory system, which may generate a "microconsciousness". Critical questions remain about whether olfactory consciousness requires interactions with other brain regions or stimulation sufficient to induce hallucinations. This "brutally reductionistic" approach could isolate the physical basis of consciousness or illuminate what is required if its assumptions are invalidated.
This document is a term paper on the relationship between language and the brain. It provides an overview of the human nervous system and brain, focusing on the localization of language functions in the left cerebral hemisphere for most people. It then discusses how the brain learns and acquires language as a self-organizing neural network. There is a critical period in early childhood when the brain is most receptive to language acquisition through experience and neural plasticity. The paper aims to provide context for analyzing how language acquisition is depicted in certain films shown in a linguistics seminar.
Consciousness & neuroscience francis crick & christof kochnjqtpie86
Francis Crick and Christof Koch are neuroscientists who argue that consciousness is a scientifically tractable problem that can be studied using modern neurobiology tools. They focus on visual consciousness, proposing that it consists of a series of static snapshots with motion painted on them. Studying neurons involved in bistable percepts, where perception alternates between two possibilities while visual input remains constant, may help identify the neuronal correlates of consciousness and understand how neural activity gives rise to subjective experience. While issues like qualia and the generation of meaning are complex, visual systems provide an initial approach to linking brain activity and consciousness.
This is a complete report on the topic BLUE BRAIN TECHNOLOGY.It's a very big project and it is also very much costly and IBM is working on this project .EPFL(Ecole Polytechnique Federal de lausaane) working on this and swiss government providing the funding to this project and on movie maker is also making a movie on this technology.There is a youtube channel is also available.
(1) Consensus learning aims to improve problem-solving by combining the knowledge and predictions of multiple machine learning models or agents.
(2) It is motivated by distributed artificial intelligence, where multi-agent systems need to learn and adapt to complex environments.
(3) The consensus approach aggregates the opinions of different models/agents to reach a general agreement, with the goal of producing better and more robust predictions than any single model.
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1. The IBM is developing the first virtual brain called Blue Brain to act as an artificial human brain.
2. Blue Brain will use a supercomputer with vast storage and processing power, and an interface between the human brain and computer, to upload human brain data so the knowledge and intelligence of a person can be preserved after death.
3. Creating a virtual brain that thinks and makes decisions like the human brain could help address issues like memory loss and allow human knowledge and intelligence to continue benefiting society even after death.
Dual credit psychology notes chapter 6 - brain and bodymrslocomb
This document provides information on the workings of the mind and body, including the nervous system and brain. It discusses the basic units and functions of the nervous system. Key concepts explained include neurons, action potentials, synapses, and the peripheral and central nervous systems. Anatomy and functions of the brain are summarized, including divisions of the brain like the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem. Imaging techniques for studying the brain like CAT scans, MRIs, EEGs, and PET scans are also outlined.
Elective Neural Networks. I. The boolean brain. On a Heuristic Point of V...ABINClaude
This two-part article proposes a new approach to understanding neuronal mechanisms, still unexplained despite the immense progress in neuroscience since the 1940s.
The first part ("The boolean brain") first presents a brief history of the steps leading to the Convolutional Networks that now rival the performance of the human visual system. The biological plausibility of these networks is examined, leading to the paradoxical conclusion that McCulloch and Pitts' logical model was a correct approach and that it has been underestimated.
A new model of neural networks, the Elective Neural Networks (ENN), is proposed on this basis, inspired by the Theory of Epigenesis by selective stabilization of synapses (Changeux et al., 1973) [1], and equipped with a logical learning mechanism by synapse elimination. Its capacity to form large-sized networks is examined, taking into account connectivity constraints, and its biological plausibility is defended, including the issue of the binary synapse.
The second part ("The orthogonal brain") proposes a neuronal mechanism with an explanation of the learning curve in a classical conditioning: the proboscis extension reflex in the Apis Mellifera bee. A reinforcement learning mechanism is added to the ENN model, applying to both classical and operant conditioning. A general hypothesis on the implementation of effector control in a brain is deduced, in which no individual synapse is genetically programmed.
The slide format was chosen for this paper because of its ability to represent complex dynamic phenomena.
The document provides an overview of the structure and functions of the human brain. It discusses that the brain weighs around 2.5 pounds and is composed of neurons and glial cells. Neurons communicate with each other using neurotransmitters like glutamate, dopamine, serotonin, and acetylcholine to control functions from heart rate to thoughts. The brain has a grey matter outer layer where thinking occurs and a white matter inner layer that transports information. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system uses nerves to receive sensory information and control movement. The brain performs key functions like thinking, emotion, perception, physical control, and behavior using different areas like the frontal lobes.
Consciousness & Neuroscience Francis Crick & Christof Kochnjqtpie86
The document discusses the work of Francis Crick and Christof Koch on understanding consciousness through neuroscience. They argue that consciousness can be studied scientifically by identifying the neuronal correlates of consciousness (NCC) - the minimal set of neuronal events and mechanisms sufficient for specific conscious experiences. They focus on visual consciousness, exploring visual representation and perception of bistable images. The document also briefly outlines the problems of qualia and meaning that were omitted from the paper's scope.
Brain based research -overview of recent neuroscienceLfialkoff
- There were major breakthroughs in neuroscience in the late 20th century using new brain imaging tools that explored brain composition and function. This led to a basic understanding of differences between brain hemispheres and roles of different brain regions.
- The brain is incredibly complex with billions of neurons and connections. It is highly connected throughout regions and hemispheres. The brain is very plastic and adaptable through life experiences and learning. Brain evolution over hundreds of thousands of years shapes how humans think and learn today.
- Recent research emphasizes four principles of brain function: complexity, connectivity, plasticity, and insights from evolutionary biology to understand the adaptive yet inherited nature of the human brain.
Brain based research -overview of recent neuroscienceLfialkoff
- There were major breakthroughs in neuroscience in the late 20th century using new brain imaging tools that explored brain composition and function. Researchers developed a basic understanding of differences between brain hemispheres and focused on temporal, frontal and rear brain regions.
- The brain is incredibly complex with billions of neurons and connections. It is highly connected across regions and hemispheres. The brain is very plastic and adaptable through life experiences and learning. The brain evolved over hundreds of thousands of years shaping how humans think and learn.
This document provides an introduction and overview of mind uploading, which refers to transferring a human mind onto a computer substrate. It discusses key concepts like whole brain emulation, which involves scanning a brain slice by slice and reconstructing it electronically. The document also proposes a hypothetical process of mind coalescence, where artificial connections are created between brains to potentially merge minds. Potential benefits and paths to coalescence like direct brain connections or via exocortices are outlined. The conclusion discusses assumptions that could make exocortices and connecting minds via this method technically feasible.
Human brain is the most valuable creation of God. The man is intelligent because of the brain. "Blue brain" is the name of the world’s first virtual brain. That means a machine can function as human brain. Today scientists are in research to create an artificial brain that can think, response, take decision, and keep anything in memory. The main aim is to upload human brain into machine. So that man can think, take decision without any effort. After the death of the body, the virtual brain will act as the man .So, even after the death of a person we will not lose the knowledge, intelligence, personalities, feelings and memories of that man that can be used for the development of the human society.
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Current Ms word generated power point presentation covers major details about the micronuclei test. It's significance and assays to conduct it. It is used to detect the micronuclei formation inside the cells of nearly every multicellular organism. It's formation takes place during chromosomal sepration at metaphase.
The binding of cosmological structures by massless topological defectsSérgio Sacani
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field capable of driving flat rotation (i.e. Keplerian circular orbits at a constant speed for all radii) of test masses on a thin
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concentrically a number of such topological defects can establish a flat stellar or galactic rotation curve, and can also deflect
light in the same manner as an equipotential (isothermal) sphere. Thus, the need for dark matter or modified gravity theory is
mitigated, at least in part.
BREEDING METHODS FOR DISEASE RESISTANCE.pptxRASHMI M G
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Travis Hills' Endeavors in Minnesota: Fostering Environmental and Economic Pr...Travis Hills MN
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2. Overview
How to coalesce minds using an exocortex (Harri Valpola)
– “Reverse split-brain operation”
– Neuroscience: properties of cortex making exocortex
possible
– Technology: different levels of integration (memories,
consciousness)
Implications to personal identity (Kaj Sotala)
3. Neuroscience Behind Exocortex
Exocortex: a prosthetic
extension of the brain (esp.
cerebral cortex)
Properties of mammalian
cerebral cortex making
exocortex possible:
1. Uniform cortical algorithm
2. Emergent attentional
process through biased
competition
3. Inherent information transfer
between cortical areas
4. Uniform Cortical Algorithm
To first approximation, the whole mammalian neocortex in
based on the same underlying algorithm
– Evolution and development: starts very uniform, specialises
later
– Hemispherectomy and language
– Experiments with kittens: visual representations develop in
“auditory cortices” if visual input is rewired there
– Mice get trichromatic colour vision simply by adding a third
type of cone cell on retina (no changes to cortex or other
parts of the brain)
– The brain can adapt to slowly occurring damage (such as
hydroencephaly)
5. Attention Emerges Through Biased
Competition
Each cortical area selects information to be represented
Biased-competition model of attention: attention emerges
from local selection and global communication
6. Information Transfer in the Cortex
Representations on the cortex are plastic. They can
change, e.g., in response to intensive training. Yet,
memories are preserved.
This is possible because one part of the cortex can learn
the memories of another. (Cf. consolidation of memories.)
In some mammalian species, one hemisphere is asleep
while the other is awake. Memory transfer occurs while
both are awake at the same time.
7. How to Build an Exocortex
Step 1: Make enough two-way connections with the cortex
– Though straight-forward conceptually, the most difficult part
in practice
– 1K connections: clearly not enough
– 100M connections: clearly enough (number of connections
in corpus callosum)
Step 2: Run the cortical algorithm long enough for the
cortex and exocortex to learn each others representations
– Comparable to learning a new language, takes time
8. Levels of Integration:
Memories vs. Consciousness
Exocortex makes adding new inputs and outputs to cortex
trivial opens up many possibilities for, e.g., augmenting
senses
Connect two exocortices together = reverse split-brain
operation, coalesce two minds
Coalesce individual exocortices with a standard interface
exocortex: it will become possible to combine minds
without any further learning
Two main connection modes possible through a standard
interface exocortex:
– Shared synaptic changes = shared memories
– Shared neural activations = unified conscious process
9. Parfit's split-brain: Lefty and Righty
All the cartoon figures in this presentation are modified from the originals by Randall
Munroe, http://xkcd.com/.
Used under a Creative Commons BY-NC 2.5 License.
12. Michael Cerullo (2015):
Branching identity
”There will be continuity of consciousness
between any conscious entity P1 at time T1
and P2 at time T1 if P2 contains half or more of
the psychological structure of P1 at time T1
and is activated at time T1.”
17. Identity as a non-binary condition
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Recall Cerullo: ”There will be continuity of consciousness
between any conscious entity P1 at time T1 and P2 at
time T1 if P2 contains half or more of the psychological
structure of P1 at time T1 and is activated at time T1.”
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Has an implicit binary condition: there either is continuity
of consciousness or there is not
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'Half or more' sounds a little arbitrary...
18. Identity as a non-binary condition
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We propose: ”There will be a partial continuity of
consciousness between any conscious entity P1 at time
T1 and P2 at time T1 to the extent that P2 contains
psychological structure of P1 at time T1 and is activated
at time T1.”
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Fuzzy condition: e.g. 20% continuity of consciousness
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Could be specified further...