Tag: neuron

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podcast

Jonathan Sackier
Date
May 23, 2019

Tagged
AI, brain, medical, mind, neuro, neuron, neuroplasticity, trauma}

How the Injured Brain Heals Itself

_{Our Amazing Neuroplasticity} _{Jonathan Sackier
May 23, 2019

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You get a paper cut and over time your body heals it. The brain can also both adapt and heal itself. How can we facilitate this healing in patients with brain challenges? We address that question today on Mind Matters. Show Notes 01:15 | Introduction 02:25 | Brain Healing and Repair 04:50 | Neuroplasticity 06:00 | Nature of Addiction 07:45 Read More ›

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post

Mind Matters
Date
November 10, 2018

Categorized
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Intelligence, Philosophy of Mind

Tagged
computer, human brain, life form, neuron}

Brains are not billions of little computers

_{Despite the hype. Also, life forms are not machines and neurons are not neural networks} _{Mind Matters
November 10, 2018

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Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Intelligence, Philosophy of Mind}

Life forms exist in a dance with their environment (homeostasis) that requires constant adjustment, an adjustment generated by the inner drive to continue in existence. How does the drive come to be there? The analogy between life forms and machines like computers is not particularly convincing, on close examination. Read More ›