#Brain function

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Researchers at the University of California, Irvine recently uncovered strong evidence that enriching the air with fragrances improves cognitive performance by strengthening a critical connection between neurological areas involving memory and decision-making. Their experiment, involving 43 men and women aged 60 to 85, suggests cognitive decline and conditions such as dementia might be slowed by simply diffusing a different choice of perfumes through the bedroom before bed each night. Keeping the old gray matter stimulated as we age is vital to maintaining good cognitive health. That doesn't just mean keeping up with the daily crossword – it means peppering our environment with all kinds of sights and sounds for the brain to chew on.

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The Neuroanatomy of ADHD (recommend to watch on 1.25 speed)

Part of Dr Russel Barkley's talk about the neuroanatomy of ADHD, touching on topics of Working Memory, Motivation, Timing, and Emotional regulation. The full talk is also available on YouTube if you want to listen to it all.

I found his work very useful in understanding more about how ADHD can affect the 'expected' working functions of the brain. By being able to pin down more specifically the ways in which my brain differs from the typical, I feel better equipped to find and develop accommodations that actually work to combat them and also to accept and understand more about myself.

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A Thread about Andrew Huberman courtesy of @thecafescrawls

https://www.threads.net/@thecafescrawls/post/DBoPM8kyifv?xmt=AQGzhhHsht3805MnIQ_oZnfcfGqNOgV0smZGz9Tw8N0KCg

[frank-olivier]

The Abstraction Gap: Understanding the Relationship Between Biological and Artificial Neural Networks

The human brain is a complex and intricate organ capable of producing a wide range of behaviors essential to our daily lives. From the simplest reflexes to the most complex cognitive functions, brain activity is a dynamic and ever-changing process that is still not fully understood. Advances in neuroscience and artificial intelligence have led to a new perspective on brain function that emphasizes the importance of emergent dynamics in the generation of complex behaviors.

Emergent dynamics refers to the collective behavior that arises from the interactions of individual components in a complex system. In the context of the brain, emergent dynamics refers to the complex patterns of activity that arise from the interactions of billions of neurons. These patterns of activity lead to a wide range of behaviors, from the movement of our limbs to the perception of the world around us.

One of the most important challenges in understanding brain function is the time warp problem. This problem occurs when the cadence of a stimulus pattern varies significantly, making it difficult for artificial intelligence systems to recognize patterns. Neuroscientific evidence has shown that the brain can easily solve the time warp problem. This is due to the brain's emergent dynamics, which allows it to recognize patterns that are not fixed in time but dynamic and can change in tempo.

In the context of artificial neural networks, the concept of emergent dynamics can be applied to develop more sophisticated artificial intelligence systems that can learn and adapt in complex environments. By understanding the collective dynamics of neurons in the brain, researchers may be able to develop artificial neural networks that can detect and respond to time-varying stimulus patterns, develop goal-directed motor behavior, and even perform simple reasoning and problem-solving tasks.

The relationship between abstraction and scalability in neural networks is complex. While artificial neural networks can be scaled to handle large amounts of data, they lack the ability to abstract from the details of the input data, which is a key feature of biological neural networks. To bridge this gap, researchers must prioritize developing artificial neural networks that operate at higher levels of abstraction, allowing them to efficiently process and represent complex information.

The emergence of complex behaviors in the brain is a fundamental aspect of its function. By understanding the collective dynamics of neurons in the brain, researchers may be able to develop more sophisticated artificial intelligence systems that can learn and adapt in complex environments.

The implications of emergent dynamics for brain function and artificial intelligence are significant. By applying the concept of emergent dynamics to artificial neural networks, researchers may be able to develop more sophisticated artificial intelligence systems that can detect and respond to time-varying stimulus patterns, develop goal-directed motor behavior, and perform simple reasoning and problem-solving tasks.

John J. Hopfield: Emergence, Dynamics, and Behaviour (Professor Sir David MacKay FRS Symposium, March 2016)

Dr. François Chollet: General intelligence - Define It, Measure It, Build It (Artificial General Intelligence Conference, Seattle, WA, USA, August 2024)

Prof. Alexander G. Ororbia: Biologically inspired AI and Mortal Computation (Machine Learning Street Talk, October 2024)

Introducing Figure 02 (Figure, August 2024)

Prof. Michael Levin, Dr. Leo Pio Lopez: Convergent Evolution - The Co-Revolution of AI & Biology (The Cognitive Revolution, October 2024)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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When all else fails,

repeatedly lift heavy things off the floor. Then pull heavy things down to your chest. Follow it all up by rucking with 40# on your back for 5 miles.

Finally, come home and have a Scottish Shower.

My hamstrings and glutes are currently on fire. I could use a massage to break up the IT bands in my quads. I could also use a happy ending to that massage, you know for the dopamine.

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Do you hear what I see? How blindness changes how you process the sound of movement

👁️‍🗨️ Fascinating study reveals how blind people excel in auditory motion detection, offering insights into the brain's adaptability. Learn about this groundbreaking research in sensory perception. #AuditoryMotion #BrainScience #SensoryPerception

Ione Fine, University of Washington and Woon Ju Park, University of Washington Almost nothing in the world is still. Toddlers dash across the living room. Cars zip across the street. Motion is one of the most important features in the environment; the ability to predict the movement of objects in the world is often directly related to survival – whether it’s a gazelle detecting the slow creep of…

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Outstanding Understanding the Nervous System: Parts and Functions 1

Have you ever wondered how your body coordinates all its movements and processes? It’s all thanks to an incredible network known as the nervous system. In this article, we’ll take a journey through the intricate workings of the nervous system, breaking down its parts and unveiling its fascinating functions. The Central Command: Brain and Spinal Cord The brain and spinal cord are the dynamic duo…

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8 Benefits of Drinking Green Smoothies Every Day

Hi , check out my post on the benefits of daily green smoothies. They're a game-changer! From boosting nutrients and energy to improving digestion and skin, they offer so much. Green smoothies can be a positive change to your diet!

Green Smoothie In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging to keep up with good nutrition and healthy meal choices. However, with the right mindset and habits, you can make small changes to your diet and lifestyle that can have significant benefits. One such change is adding green smoothies to your diet- a great way to give your body a healthy boost and support your well-being. In this…

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Hey. Your brain needs to de-frag. Literally it needs you to sit there and space out.

If you want your memory or executive function to improve, stare out a window at the skyline or sidewalk or trees or birds on the electrical wires for like 20+ minutes per day. (With no other stimulation like a podcast or TV if you can manage but hey baby steps innit). If you're fortunate enough to have safe outside with any bits of nature, go stare closely at a 1 meter square of grass and trip out on the bugs and shapes of grasses and stuff.

Literally this will make you smarter. Our brains HAVE TO HAVE this zone out time to do important stuff behind the scenes. This does not happen during sleep, it's something else.

That weird pressurized feeling you get sometimes might be your brain on no defrag.

Give your brain a Daily Dose Of De-Frag.

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It's almost like the brain is a living phenomenon born of environmental relationality and multi-directional action and reaction with incredible levels of nuance and resilience built in :]

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🧠 Want to boost memory, focus, or decision-making? Research shows not all workouts benefit your brain equally. I broke down the science on cardio, strength training & HIIT 🏋️‍♀️🏃‍♂️⚡ 🔗 Read now at LeanByResearch #CognitiveHealth #BrainFitness #LeanByResearch