Conclusion

• We can do cool things with neurons.
• We're still trying to figure out how the brain does it.
• Looking at the biology, psychology and simulations, we're making progress.
• This will help us understand the brain, but should also help us develop more robust AI systems in simulated neurons.
• Take Home Points
  1. You can implement stable states in neurons.
  2. You can make finite state automata in neurons.
  3. Neurons are Turing complete.
  4. We're still trying to figure out how the brain does it all.
  5. We're continuing to do a better job of that.
• Reading: There is no reading for this week.
• Reading: for next week is Read Russell and Norvig's Perception Chapter sections 1-3 (pp. 946-964).