"Consciousness in Biological and Artificial Brains" a highly informative talk by Christoph Koch
At the end of the talk he explains exactly why we need to use neuromorphic hardware for building a sentient machine and why neural simulation will not produce conscious perception.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVLJKJce_fY
At the end of the talk he explains exactly why we need to use neuromorphic hardware for building a sentient machine and why neural simulation will not produce conscious perception.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVLJKJce_fY
YouTube
Christof Koch: Consciousness in Biological and Artificial Brains
Christoph Koch, President and Chief Scientific Officer, Allen Institute for Brain Science
TALK:Consciousness in Biological and Artificial Brains
Abstract: Human and non-human animals not only act in the world but are capable of conscious experience. That…
TALK:Consciousness in Biological and Artificial Brains
Abstract: Human and non-human animals not only act in the world but are capable of conscious experience. That…
Ten simple rules for structuring papers
http://biorxiv.org/content/biorxiv/early/2016/11/28/088278.full.pdf
http://biorxiv.org/content/biorxiv/early/2016/11/28/088278.full.pdf
When Is the Brain Dead? Living-Like Electrophysiological Responses and Photon Emissions from Applications of Neurotransmitters in Fixed Post-Mortem Human Brains
The structure of the post-mortem human brain can be preserved by immersing the organ within a fixative solution. Once the brain is perfused, cellular and histological features are maintained over extended periods of time. However, functions of the human brain are not assumed to be preserved beyond death and subsequent chemical fixation. Here we present a series of experiments which, together, refute this assumption. Instead, we suggest that chemical preservation of brain structure results in some retained functional capacity......
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0167231
The structure of the post-mortem human brain can be preserved by immersing the organ within a fixative solution. Once the brain is perfused, cellular and histological features are maintained over extended periods of time. However, functions of the human brain are not assumed to be preserved beyond death and subsequent chemical fixation. Here we present a series of experiments which, together, refute this assumption. Instead, we suggest that chemical preservation of brain structure results in some retained functional capacity......
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0167231
journals.plos.org
When Is the Brain Dead? Living-Like Electrophysiological Responses and Photon Emissions from Applications of Neurotransmitters…
The structure of the post-mortem human brain can be preserved by immersing the organ within a fixative solution. Once the brain is perfused, cellular and histological features are maintained over extended periods of time. However, functions of the human brain…
Common oscillatory mechanisms across multiple memory systems
The cortex, hippocampus, and striatum support dissociable forms of memory. While each of these regions contains specialized circuitry supporting their respective functions, all structure their activities across time with delta, theta, and gamma rhythms. We review how these oscillations are generated and how they coordinate distinct memory systems during encoding, consolidation, and retrieval. ..... Differences in the oscillatory coordination of memory systems during sleep might explain why the consolidation of some forms of memory is sensitive to slow-wave sleep, while others depend on REM. In particular, theta oscillations appear to support the consolidation of certain types of procedural memories during REM, while delta oscillations during slow-wave sleep seem to promote declarative and procedural memories.
http://www.nature.com/articles/s41539-016-0001-2
The cortex, hippocampus, and striatum support dissociable forms of memory. While each of these regions contains specialized circuitry supporting their respective functions, all structure their activities across time with delta, theta, and gamma rhythms. We review how these oscillations are generated and how they coordinate distinct memory systems during encoding, consolidation, and retrieval. ..... Differences in the oscillatory coordination of memory systems during sleep might explain why the consolidation of some forms of memory is sensitive to slow-wave sleep, while others depend on REM. In particular, theta oscillations appear to support the consolidation of certain types of procedural memories during REM, while delta oscillations during slow-wave sleep seem to promote declarative and procedural memories.
http://www.nature.com/articles/s41539-016-0001-2
Nature
Common oscillatory mechanisms across multiple memory systems
npj Science of Learning - Common oscillatory mechanisms across multiple memory systems
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A growing body of evidence has endorsed the impact of QEEG-Informed Neurofeedback (NF) and NF-Guided Cognitive Training in rehabilitating or empowering cognitive abilities. Engagement in Musical skills training has also been suggested for improving neurodevelopment and is known to positievely influence the cognitive capacity. A talented 8 year-old girl who got examined for cognitive profile, multiple intelligence and underwent IQ challange was found to stand out for musical skills for her age. QEEG-based theta-alpha training NF at NSL is expected to take her to the next level in terms of cognitive agility when engaged in musical performance.
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