The new views of the thinking part of the human brain have already provided fresh insights. One is that certain axons can connect to individual neurons more than a dozen times, while most connect only once. Lichtman speculates that these multiple connections could indicate memories or skills that have been"strengthened" by repeated use, such as learning to apply brakes at a red light, for example.
The map has also revealed numerous"mirror neurons" within the brain, where two brain cells near each other point in opposite directions; and curious coiled bundles of axons. Neither structure has been seen before, but it's not yet known what they do, Shapson-Coe said. The new map comes as scientists grapple to learn how the human brain creates consciousness, in addition to its automatic functions such as controlling breathing and blood pressure.
Grant, who was not involved in the project, explained that the structure of the sample was probably representative of the brain's entire neocortex.
That’s not my brain, perhaps it’s yours.
This is your brain on Democracy Drugs,
Perhaps with some fava beans and a nice Chianti?
And there is no computer that can equal it at the moment, and if one is capable of equaling or bettering the human brain then the human race will cease to exist. Asimov’s fear.
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