Architects of the Mind: A Blueprint for the Human Brain
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Published 2014-01-08
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Original Program Date: May 31, 2013
MODERATOR: Bill Weir
PARTICIPANTS: R. Douglas Fields, Kristen Harris, Murray Shanahan, Gregory Wheeler
Bill Weir's Introduction 00:00
Participant Introductions 1:08
What are the challenges of creating an artificial brain? 3:00
How does a neuron work? 6:55
A cruise through the brain. 10:29
How many laptops per neuron will it take to create a digital brain? 16:55
Axonal connections in the human brain. 21:32
Do humans have different brains? 27:42
Astroglia vs synapses 33:22
What kind of technology do we need to create a digital brain? 38:44
Building a robot that can utilize a digital brain. 44:44
How will a robot handle decision making? 54:15
Is there a philosophical awareness to neurons? 59:50
If we can build a digital brain, will it be aware? 1:02:30
AI and the risks.1:11:28
The million dollar challenge and it motivations. 1:17:42
How close do you need to model the brain to model the mind? 1:23:30