Dana H. Ballard Livres

Dana H. Ballard est Professeur au Département d'Informatique de l'Université du Texas à Austin. Sa recherche explore le domaine du calcul naturel, examinant l'intersection entre l'informatique et la cognition. Le travail de Ballard vise à comprendre comment le cerveau traite l'information, en appliquant ces aperçus au développement de systèmes intelligents. Son approche relie les concepts théoriques à des applications pratiques en robotique et en intelligence artificielle.

Brain Computation as Hierarchical Abstraction

Brain Computation as Hierarchical Abstraction
458pages
17 heures de lecture
Exploring the parallels between brain function and silicon computing, the author argues for a hierarchical understanding of both systems. Despite their differing architectures, Ballard posits that computational tools are vital for deciphering the complexities of neural circuitry. By breaking down brain computation into various levels of abstraction, he reveals that the brain's organization mirrors that of computing, allowing for a simplified approach to understanding its intricate processes.

Brain Computation as Hierarchical Abstraction