Bob, The two biologists I know who are deep into mind uploading (Randal Koene and Todd Huffman) both agree with your basic assessment, I believe...
ben g On Nov 13, 2007 4:37 PM, Bob Mottram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > It seems quite possible that what we need is a detailed map of every > > > synapse, exact layout of dendritic tree structures, detailed knowledge > > > of the dynamics of these things (they change rapidly) AND wiring > between > > > every single neuron. > > > An example of automatic detection of neurons and their processes from > BrainMaps data. This is from layer 6 of the cortex of a monkey. > Green indicates the detected cell bodies. > > http://farm1.static.flickr.com/137/360938913_6b7ffb9cbe_o.jpg > > I think the first structural upload of an entire brain may not be far > away. There are significant computational resources required (there's > a lot of data and multiple slices need to be carefully registered > since they distort non-uniformly) but I think the necessary compute > power and storage will be available cheaply before this decade is out. > > Reverse engineering the detailed structure of the brain won't give us > a "mind upload", but it will be a useful first step in that direction, > greatly assisting with the development of plausible theories about how > the brain really operates. > > ----- > This list is sponsored by AGIRI: http://www.agiri.org/email > To unsubscribe or change your options, please go to: > http://v2.listbox.com/member/?&; > ----- This list is sponsored by AGIRI: http://www.agiri.org/email To unsubscribe or change your options, please go to: http://v2.listbox.com/member/?member_id=8660244&id_secret=64678817-6521b4
