23min chapter

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Ep78 "Does your brain have one model of the world or thousands?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

CHAPTER

The Flexibility of the Neocortex

This chapter examines the structure and function of the human brain’s neocortex, highlighting its adaptability in processing sensory information. It discusses how neurons can shift roles based on experience, challenging traditional notions of their fixed functions. The chapter further contrasts brain learning with artificial intelligence limitations, underscoring the neocortex's unique capabilities in creating complex sensory models of the world.

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