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Santa Fe Institute

Emergence of Life in the Brain

Santa Fe Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore the concept of "Life 2.0" emerging in the brain in this thought-provoking 47-minute lecture from the Santa Fe Institute. Delve into topics such as neural matter, replicators, fitness landscapes, and global maximums. Examine various models and computational functions related to brain activity. Investigate the relationships between evolution, learning, and structural changes in neural networks. Gain insights into cutting-edge theories about how the brain may be developing new forms of life-like processes.

Syllabus

Intro
Neural matter
Questions
Replicator
Task
Fitness
Global Maximum
Other Models
Computational Function
Evolution Learning
Structural Learning
Evolution
Summary

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Santa Fe Institute

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