The engine of reason, the seat of the soul: a philosophical journey into the brain

Abstract

Part 1 The little computer that could - the biological brain: introduction sensory representation - the incredible power of vector vector processing - how it works and why it is essential artificial neural networks - imitating parts of the brain recurrent networks - the conquest of time the neural representation of the social world the brain in trouble - cognitive dysfunction and mental illness. Part 2 Exploring the consequences - philosophical, scientific, social and personal: the puzzle of consciousness could an electronic machine be conscious? language, science, politics and art neurotechnology and human life.