Human Brain Computer

[Trexller]

what do you folks think will occur first, a computer that can host the human consciousness, or a machine that can keep the brain alive indefinitely?

[Jibartik]

Originally Posted by Trexller [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

what do you folks think will occur first, a computer that can host the human consciousness, or a machine that can keep the brain alive indefinitely?

Great question, I wonder if we'll ever even be able to really define what a human consciousness is, before we develop something that says it has one.

Originally Posted by Gustoo [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The best machines follow natural principles to the best of our ability to make them do so.

The point here is that a computer and the way it processes data is nothing like a brain.

We build machines that work the way we know they will work. We make non biological life imitate biological life.

[Gustoo]

Originally Posted by Trexller [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

what do you folks think will occur first, a computer that can host the human consciousness, or a machine that can keep the brain alive indefinitely?

Of your options, definitely a machine to keep the human brain alive is more likely to me.

More likely than anything is the possibility of a high level of integration between the human brain and a computer, like the brain implants all throughout sci fi. Right now I'm thinking of the ones in old mans war I think they call em brain pals.