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In episode 112 of The Tim Weichselbaum Show, Tim dives deep into a complex neuroscience project he's spearheading. The project aims to experimentally test a hypothesis about how the brain unifies sensory information from different modalities, like vision and language, into a cohesive understanding.
Tim explains that this in silico experiment utilizes fMRI data, computer modeling, AI, and machine learning to investigate where and how the brain creates a "unified semantic workspace." The core idea is that diverse inputs, such as watching a movie or listening to a story, are ultimately translated into a common "language" within the brain.
Tim notes this interdisciplinary project draws on cognitive neuroscience, data science, computer science, and AI. He also suggests that understanding these fundamental brain processes could eventually contribute to research on brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0P2NlZbVIc
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