Is The Brain A Computer? - Andrew Richmond
Andrew Richmond: Cognitive Scientist and Philosopher of Mind
In recent decades, brain scientists have modeled and studied the mind as if it were a computer, yielding significant results. But does the usefulness of these scientific models justify calling the brain a literal computer?
In this podcast, explore what computation truly means, whether it makes sense to describe the brain as a computer, the implications of large language models (LLMs) and AI, the future of neuroscience, and much more.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Brain as a Computer In Cognitive Science
01:35 What Is a Computer?
04:19 How We Model the Brain As A Computer Complexity of the Brain and Modeling Challenges
07:23 Complexity in the Brain
15:38 The Utility of Computational Models
18:49 Philosophical Implications of Computational Models
22:28 AI, Computation, and the Mind
26:09 Understanding LLMs and Their Implications
31:03 Future Directions in Neuroscience and AI Research
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-Referenced Paper on The Mind and Computation: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/f...