How to Create a Mind
Ray Kurzweil • Penguin Random House • ISBN-13 978‑0143124047
How to Create a Mind
Ray Kurzweil • Penguin Random House
ISBN-10: 0143124048 · ISBN-13: 978‑0143124047 · 2012
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In this exploration of cognitive architecture, Ray Kurzweil examines the biological and computational mechanisms that underpin human thought. By synthesizing principles from neuroscience and artificial intelligence, the author proposes a model for the neocortex, arguing that the hierarchical structure of the brain can be replicated through pattern recognition algorithms to achieve machine intelligence.
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