Can We Digitize a Neuron?
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The article explores the possibility of digitizing a neuron, sparking discussion on the challenges and potential applications of such technology, with commenters weighing in on the complexity of neuronal behavior and the limitations of current modeling approaches.
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It reminded me of the Ship of Theseus, where they kept repairing it plank by plank, until philosophers wondered if it’s still the same ship. After recently leaving my last role, I returned to this question to research it, and decided to write about it. Hope you enjoy!
I should have said its joint with Hofstadter, it's a collection of essays, the one in question is by Arnold Zuboff.