Can connectomics help us understand the brain and sustain the revolution in AI?
Abstract
3 short talks and a panel discussion on the topic of "Can connectomics help us understand the brain and sustain the revolution in AI?" Expect beautiful connectomics data, provocative dreaming, realistic critiques and everything in between. Students & post-docs, stay on to meet our 3 amazing speakers. Moderator: Dr Greg Jefferis https://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/group-leaders/h-to-m/gregory-jefferis/
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