Max Bennett (on the history of intelligence)
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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Neurons and Computing: A Binary Connection
Neurons, whether in humans or jellyfish, share fundamental similarities, primarily in their excitatory and inhibitory functions. This dual role allows for basic reflexes through the logic of one set of neurons inhibiting another, mirroring binary operations in computing. The encoding of information in neurons isn't uniform; some function like traditional binary systems with rates of firing representing different stimuli, while others display more complex encoding akin to computer logic. The interplay between how neurons and computers process information remains a rich field of exploration in neuroscience and computational theory.
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