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Microtubules: The Gateway To Consciousness | Stuart Hameroff
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
Exploring Microtubules and Neural Activity
The chapter delves into the intricate world of microtubules within neurons, challenging the traditional view of the brain as a computer and focusing on their role in memory formation and neurodegenerative diseases. It discusses the impact of tau proteins on synaptic plasticity, the modeling of microtubules as cellular automata, and the research revealing their conductivity patterns. The chapter also explores the presence of triplets in brain activity, highlighting the high-frequency excitations within neural networks and how filamentary circuits involving microtubules may offer insights into phenomena like representational drift in memories.
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