Remember that for the brain remembering is like reliving? Even more astounding is the capability of the brain to remember a vast number of objects with details from the image. Our brain capacity, it seems, is by several orders of magnitude larger than previously expected (as its bad image suggests). Read the article (pnas.org) or try a toned down version of the memory test (mit.edu)
Scientist have recorded how brain cells fire, when they are recalling a spontenous memory. These records show that for the brain recalling a memory is like reliving the experience - at least for short term memories.
via nytimes.com
A preview of the singularity can be experienced at Intel’s vision of future machine intelligence.
Justin Rattner, Intel’s CTO predicts big changes are ahead in social interactions, robotics and improvements in computer’s ability to sense the real world.
via CNET News.com
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