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Could a computer scientist build a brain?
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A program is proposed to enable a single cell to build itself into a brain using only genomic information. The program must be compact enough to fit within a genome and efficient enough to complete development in a timely manner.
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- Praise: The exploration of cognitive properties in high-dimensional systems opens up exciting possibilities for AI development, pushing the boundaries of what we consider intelligence.
- Praise: Commenters appreciate the complexity of modern AI specifications, suggesting that while the foundations may not be complicated, the real challenge lies in innovation and scale.
- Concern: Skeptics point out that traditional computing models, like the von Neumann architecture, are ill-suited for replicating the nuanced processes of biological cognition, limiting AI's potential.
- Concern: There's a sense that current approaches to AI may be missing critical aspects of how brains function, and simply simulating biological processes won't lead to true understanding.