Technology Archives - Knowing Neurons

Problems with Assessing Consciousness in the 21st Century

August 2, 2022August 1, 2022 Caitlin Goodpaster algorithm, Artificial Intelligence, brain imaging, Computer Science, Dreaming, EEG, fMRI, language, Machine Learning, study of consciousness, Technology, verbal speech

by Caitlin Goodpaster Early this June, a viral story hit the internet—an engineer at Google had claimed an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot named LaMDA was conscious (Tiku, 2022). LaMDA, which… Read more

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This Is Your Brain on Twitter: The Neuroscience of Social Media

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 Carolyn Amir algorithm, belief, Bias, ESMU, Internet, Punishment, Reward, Social Bond, Social media, Technology

Written by Carolyn Amir How has the internet changed your life? How has social media? For many, social media represents a way to stay in touch with old friends, organize… Read more

Science Policy

Protecting our Communities with Technology Standards for Future Hydrogen Fuel Combustion Facilities

May 17, 2022May 25, 2022 Marisa Guajardo Air pollution, Cognitive Impairment, environment, Neurodegenerative disease, Policy, Technology

Written by Bineh Ndefru Natural gas-fired plants meet much of the electric power generation need in California. In 2020, natural gas plants generated over 48% of the state’s electricity and… Read more

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Hydrocephalus Treatment Advances: time to shunt the outdated shunts

November 10, 2021December 13, 2021 Caitlin Goodpaster CSF, Disease, hydrocephalus, medical devices, pediatrics, Technology, treatments

Imagine being in so much pain it is impossible for your brain to shut down and fall asleep. Worse yet, you cannot sit up, stand up, or walk around because… Read more

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La Optogenética: Una Herramienta Iluminadora con un Futuro Brillante

August 28, 2021October 25, 2021 Jeff Olney Behavior, Deep Brain Stimulation, EEG, electroconvulsive therapy, Learning and Memory, Light, Optogenetics, Technology, Therapeutic Approaches, Vision

Artículo original: Optogenetics: An Illuminating Tool with a Bright Future , Jeff Olney Traducido por Valia Gregory Casi todo lo que hacemos requiere del cerebro de alguna manera. ¿Comer una… Read more

Events

Neurotech 2020

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 Nerissa Culi Conference, Neuroscience, neurotech, speakers, Technology, Virtual

From Nov 30th until Dec 11th, academics, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the globe will meet virtually at NeuroTech 2020: The Digital Congress for NeuroTech Innovation & Growth. Knowing Neurons… Read more

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Optogenetics: An Illuminating Tool with A Bright Future

May 27, 2020May 24, 2020 Jeff Olney Behavior, Deep Brain Stimulation, EEG, electroconvulsive therapy, Learning and Memory, Light, Optogenetics, Technology, Therapeutic Approaches, Vision

Nearly everything we do requires our brain in some way. Eating a bagel? That uses your brain. Reading this article? That’s using your brain, too. All those questionable decisions you… Read more