Computational Neuroscience
May 5th, 2012
I am studying the Master’s degree Computational Neuroscience in Berlin for a half year now. Previously, I was doing my Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Computer Science in Bielefeld and was writing each semester about my experiences (in German). A post about Cognitive science in another blog inspired me to do so and I want to keep up with the tradition. Thus, here is my report about the first semester Computational Neuroscience! It is in English because the course of studies is also and it aims on attracting foreign students.
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April 3rd, 2011
The last week I spent at the IK2011 in Günne for the second time. I already wrote many things about the spring school in the field of cognitive sciences and artificial intelligence in my article about the last year’s IK. But even if I do not repeat all this, there are some points to mention.
How arises intelligent behavior?
February 19th, 2010
I believe that there is no easy answer to this question. Rather I suppose that intelligent behavior emerges from many simple, modular processes.
I just wrote my current model of intelligence down. “current”, because I evolve it continuously and adept it to newly gained knowledge. Even if I have some basic knowledge of artificial intelligence; I may not have the deepest knowledge of theories of mind, yet. Therefore I do not claim that my model has to be correct. However, it might be thought-provoking impulse. Particularly because I try to show the totality instead of grabbing one exact area and saying that this all what there is to intelligence.
Presentation about the Maturation of The Brain
February 9th, 2010
I just uploaded a presentation of the paper “Maturation of Widely Distributed Brain Function Subserves Cognitive Development” by Beatriz Luna et al. I done this presentation in a seminar at university. I also renamed the “School” category to “Reports etc.”, because I will also use it for works done at the university, now.
I also want to mention that I discontinued my hosting offer for several reasons.
On Intelligence
December 27th, 2008
I’ve found an interesting video. In the 20 minutes this video lasts Jeff Hawkins presents his theory of intelligence, which is very interesting in my opinion. I think, Jeff Hawkins might have discovered one very important piece in the puzzle of understanding the human brain.
If you are interested further in this topic you may want to read the book “On Intelligence” by Jeff Hawkins. I did not do this, yet, but I will surely do so in the future. There is also a website belonging to this book: www.onintelligence.org