The basic assumptions behind the project, from the webpage of its team lead at http://www.modha.org/ :
"The mind arises from the wetware of the brain. Thus, it would seem that reverse engineering the computational function of the brain is perhaps the cheapest and quickest way to engineer computers that mimic the robustness and versatility of the mind. "Cognitive computing, seeks to engineer holistic intelligent machines that neatly tie together all of the pieces. Cognitive computing seeks to uncover the core micro and macro circuits of the brain underlying a wide variety of abilities. So, it aims to proceeds in algorithm-first, problems-later fashion. "I believe that spiking computation is a key to achieving this vision." --- I have problem with each of these assumptions and beliefs, though I don't think anyone can convince someone who just get a big grant that they are moving in a wrong direction. ;-) Pei On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 8:29 AM, Rafael C.P. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/20/hunting-for-a-brainy-computer/ > > =======[ Rafael C.P. ]======= > ________________________________ > agi | Archives | Modify Your Subscription ------------------------------------------- agi Archives: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/303/=now RSS Feed: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/303/ Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=8660244&id_secret=120640061-aded06 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
