This group has two purposes. The first is to bring together established or emerging neuroscientists. A seond related purpose is to bring together those who are interested in the clinical, educational, medical, legal and ethical issues that might be related to the application of neuroscience to our societies and cultures. We're currently looking for someone to lead this group. Email George for more info - thanks.
The purpose of this group is to educate one another about AI and related fields. We're interested in how machines might be made to "think like people," and what is known about the human mind at a computational level. Usually we pick books or papers as a starting point for discussion. Sometimes we have mini-tutorials on AI topics. Anyone interested in studying intelligent machines is welcome. We have people with diverse backgrounds in AI, neuroscience, and other areas. Additionally, some of …
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Recent advances in neuroscience and neurotechnology are propelling man-machine interfacing into a new era in which machines such as computers and prostethic limbs are more directly and tightly coupled to our brain's neural activity. Examples of these advances include: mice whose brains have been altered using optogenetics learn and unlearn on command; a monkey who controls an artificial arm and feeds himself via a brain-machie interface; scientists who can render an image imagined or dreamed of …
Meet other local Transhumanists to discuss big trends, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, biotechnology, immortality, and the meaning of life:).
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Group that explores self-service or self-help ways to change behavior using methodologies, techniques, technology. The intent is to explore, research, ask questions and share the tools & techniques. How can these be made self-service so everyone can use it. Following threads hopefully differentiate this some of the other excellent groups in similar subject matter. Scientists & researchers working with behavior change, anyone who knows potential tools/techniques/methods/wisdom as well as rest of …
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… Some of the teachers we have been actively studying are: Alan Wallace, Trungpa Rinpoche, Daniel Siegal, John Welwood, Ken Wilber, Sangarakshita, Adyashanti, Almaas and various writers on quantum theory and neuroscience. If you are currently studying some of these areas together with an ongoing meditation practice and are interested in exploring further please contact Barry at: barry@barryzimmer.com with any thoughts.
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