In principle this is a worthy thing. I'm in favor of anything that might enhance the ability of our medical world to cope with brain injuries and ailments.
They seem to have recruited a large number of presumably smart people to join in the effort, though I notice that not among them are the likes of Damasio and Chambers. Two immediate fundamental project-challenges come to mind. For a dualist like me (and Chambers et al), the first is this: Will the model be able to FEEL anything at all? How will we be able to tell? The second: A quick glance at the plan suggests it will end up with a single proto-model used to "explain" and diagnose all aspects of all brains. But all brains differ structurally, and in accumulated experience/information. Still, if they can find the money and the people to pursue this project (without hindering the pursuit of different concepts) I'm all for it.
