March 2nd, we're joined by Gary Marcus, co-editor and contributor to the new book, The Future of the Brain.
Hear about the spectacular technological advances that will enable us to map the more than eighty-five billion neurons in the brain, as well as the challenges that lie ahead in understanding the anticipated deluge of data and the prospects for building working simulations of the human brain. A must-read for anyone trying to understand ambitious new research programs such as the Obama administrations BRAIN Initiative and the European Unions Human Brain Project,The Future of the Brainsheds light on the breathtaking implications of brain science for medicine, psychiatry, and even human consciousness itself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnVYUqsiBeU
Gary Marcus http://garymarcus.com/, NYU Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, and bestselling author, has been described by the New York Times as one of the countrys best known cognitive psychologists. He is the author of four books, including Kluge, The Algebraic Mind, and the New York Times Bestseller, Guitar Zero http://garymarcus.com/books/guitarzero.html. His latest book is The Future of the Brain: Essays By The World's Leading Neuroscientists.
Gary is a member of our meetup.
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Admission is $4.99 online or $6 cash at the door and will cover light refreshments and snacks.
There will be book giveaways from our Sponsor, Promenade Speakers Bureau (not Gary's). His book will be available for sale/signing.
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