[rptr_87]

I suggest you read this book “On Intelligence” by Jeff Hawkins on similar topic:

https://www.amazon.com/Intelligence-Understanding-Creation-I...

[stiangrindvoll]

Thanks for the suggestion, ordered it ;)

Related video by the author that was also interesting: https://www.ted.com/talks/jeff_hawkins_on_how_brain_science_...

[arxpoetica]

Jeff Hawkins dismisses the metaphysical in his theories. Is this true of the neuroscience world in general?

[_Schizotypy]

Well depending on what is defined as "metaphysical" there is scant if any evidence. Scientists tend to dismiss things when there is no supporting evidence.

[taneq]

Has anyone managed to do anything serious with HTMs yet? They talk them up something massive but no-one seems to use them for anything.