The article from Scientific American discusses a study revealing that the human brain processes conscious thoughts at a rearkably slow rate of approximately 10 bits per second. This is significantly slower than modern technology, such as Wi-Fi, which operates above 260 million bits per second. The researchers found that while […]
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In an interview with Robert Temple, the discussion centers on plasma, the fourth state of matter, and its profound implications for our understanding of the universe. Temple explains that plasma, which comprises 99.9% of the universe, challenges traditional atomic physics and suggests a need for a new scientific framework. He […]
The article from BBC Future delves into the scientific feasibility of time travel, examining both forward and backward possibilities through the lens of physics. It explains that while traveling into the future is theoretically achievable by moving at speeds close to light or experiencing intense gravitational fields—concepts rooted in Einstein’s […]
In “The Language of Mind,” David Chalmers discusses the complexities of consciousness, particularly in relation to both human and AI systems. He distinguishes between the “hard problem” of consciousness—understanding how subjective experiences arise from neural processes—and the “meta-problem,” which examines why we perceive consciousness as a problem at all. Chalmers […]
This 2021 article published by MIT Technology Review examines the ambitious goals of major neuroscience initiatives, notably the BRAIN Initiative and the Human Brain Project, which aimed to map and simulate the human brain’s complex workings. Despite significant investment and initial enthusiasm, the article reveals that both projects have struggled to deliver […]
