Bucky
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https://aeon.co/opinions/why-trying-to-simulate-the-human-brain-is-a-waste-of-energy
As for those who dream to backup their consciousness and plug it into a synthetic body when their time comes... enough with the sci-fi bs... :D
These simulations look like a waste of money, but the real danger is that they quietly embed unspoken assumptions about the brain and draw talent and resources away from the original thinking and research that we really need. Instead of trying to simulate the human brain we should be using it.
Besides the hyperbole and grandiose claims about solving the mystery of consciousness, I think there's still value in trying to learn new stuff from these simulations.
As for those who dream to backup their consciousness and plug it into a synthetic body when their time comes... enough with the sci-fi bs... :D