Mapping Where Brains Store Similar Information
Posted on January 6, 2008 Comments (2)
CMU finds human brains similarly organized
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The study makes two important scientific advances: “[T]here is an identifiable neural pattern associated with perception and contemplation of individual objects, and that part of the pattern is shared” by people.
The study reveals that patterns of thought extend into different regions of the brain, reflecting its complexity. It proves that a simple image can invoke thoughts in various regions of the brain, including how to use the object and experiences one has had with the object.
The study also helps to explain how the brain organizes thoughts, and the commonality of that process. “I want a complete mapping of brain states and thoughts,” Dr. Just said. “We’re taking tiny baby steps, but anything we can think about is represented in the brain.”
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July 12th, 2008 @ 11:49 am
Interesting. I think my brain might be hiding more from me lately…
September 17th, 2011 @ 8:43 am
Hi
i am quite skeptical about scientific research which purports to tell us how the brain works.
Reason, is that I used to work in a company that modelled artificial intelligence engines on how the brain (supposedly) worked. Guess what, did not work so well… Or at least no better than any other algorithm.
Regards,
Eran