Keywords: cognitive science, artificial intelligence, cognition, mind, brain, consciousness
"A leading expert in artificial intelligence and neural networks argues that cognition in humans and many animals occurs in a very different, non-algorithmic and less complex way than has been widely assumed until now."
"The Hecht-Nielsen theory posits that all aspects of cognition – seeing, hearing, understanding, planning and so on – are carried out using a single type of knowledge (antecedent support) and a single information processing operation called ‘confabulation’ which is carried out between the brain’s cerebral cortex and thalamus. The scientist’s theory hypothesizes that confabulation is the only information processing operation used in cognition. The theory also explains the cognitive mechanism by which behaviors (thoughts and movements) are launched, moment by moment, throughout the day."
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Source: PhysOrg
[via Nova Spivack]
See also:
The Global Consciousness Project
The Pentagon's Robotic Army
Brain Waves - Corante
Discuss:
Cognitive Science - tribe.net
Audio:
Dr. Peter Whybrow - IT Conversations
Learn:
How Your Brain Works - HowStuffWorks
Brain and Cognitive Sciences - MIT OpenCourseWare
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