[pbw]

So sure there are low-level details that must be understood for any brain, but come on, 300 vs. 100B?

Once the big projects have cracked the low-level details, someone will figure out C. elegans. Until we have some smaller organisms emulated, don't expect to have a conversation with their emulated human brain, I just can't see that happening out of order.

[jacquesm]

It's simple, simulating C. elegans will not net you a billion in funding. It's not sexy enough.

[streptomycin]

If I was a billionaire, I'd spend a billion on that. It would be incredibly sexy, that is, if it is possible given our current technology.