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Brain Cells In A Dish Play Pong And Other Brain Adventures

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Exploring Neural Intelligence Through Pong

This chapter delves into a fascinating experiment where brain cells learn to play Pong, illustrating the superior adaptive capabilities of biological neural networks. It also discusses the implications for understanding intelligence, potential treatments for brain disorders, and the ethical dilemmas of replicating human functions in other beings.

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