Brain
The human brain is an incredibly complex organ, considered one of the most complex structures in the known universe. It is estimated to contain around 100 billion neurons, which communicate with each other through complex networks of synapses.
The brain is responsible for controlling our thoughts, behaviors, and bodily functions, and it also plays a crucial role in our emotions, memories, and perception of the world around us. Furthermore, the brain is divided into different regions, each of which is responsible for specific functions such as motor control, language processing, and sensory perception. The complexity of the brain is a testament to the incredible abilities of the human mind, and ongoing research continues to reveal new insights into the inner workings of this remarkable organ.
Decoding the Brain
How does the brain retrieve memories, articulate words, and focus attention? (via World Science Festival)
Participants: Michael Halassa, Edward Chang, Michael Kahana, Helen S. Mayberg, György Buzsáki. Moderator: Brian Green Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7QBnuF6dHg
What is the Connectome? Mapping Neurons in the Brain
The Human Connectome Project, one of the most ambitious programs in all of neuroscience, has just yielded a “network map” that is shedding light on the intricate connectivity in the brain //youtu.be/fpZL-QcOqFs
How Close Are We to a Complete Map of the Human Brain?
If we could fully map the inner workings of our brain, we could understand disease, consciousness, and what it is that makes us human. But there's a catch! youtu.be/qlJa6qH4BAs
Are all of your memories real? - Daniel L. Schacter
Dig into the psychology of how memories are susceptible to false information and why we shouldn’t treat them as truth: youtu.be/D-2p86FvqF4
How reliable is your memory? | Elizabeth Loftus
Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus studies memories. More precisely, she studies false memories, when people either remember things that didn't happen or remember them differently from the way they really were. It's more common than you might think, and Loftus shares some startling stories and statistics, and raises some important ethical questions we should all remember to consider: youtu.be/PB2OegI6wvI
Intelligence without brains!
How much brain do you need to be smart? Bees and ants perform marvels as colonies, though each insect has barely any brain. And plants—with no brain at all—exhibit behaviors that, by any definition, count as intelligent. Brace yourself for a mind-bending exploration of plants that learn new behaviors and warn their brainless fellows of danger; vines that compete with each other; molds that solve puzzles; and trees that communicate and cooperate through a ‘wood-wide web’ of microscopic mycological fibers. Perhaps the real question is, are we smart enough to appreciate the vast range of intelligence that surrounds us? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpwW9Lw2Ku4
The Science of Thinking by Veritasium
How the brain works, how we learn, and why we sometimes make stupid mistakes: youtu.be/UBVV8pch1dM
The AI Revolution: The Road to Superintelligence
Arguably the best articale ever written about AI. Simple, mindblowing and easy to understand even for someone with no tech background: https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/01/artificial-intelligence-revolution-1.html
Neuralink and the Brain’s Magical Future by WaitButWhy
An interesting article about brain, AI and neuralink https://waitbutwhy.com/2017/04/neuralink.html
Reading the article above on AI is recommended before reading this article for a better understanding/perspective
The Origin of Consciousness – How Unaware Things Became Aware
For more about how we form beliefs, vist our page on beliefs: https://www.desiscience.page/beliefs