Sebastian Seung
Neuroscientist & AI Pioneer | Decoding the Human Connectome
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Sebastian Seung is a leading neuroscientist and computer scientist pioneering the mapping of the human brain's neural connections, known as the 'connectome'. As a Professor at Princeton University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Seung has developed advanced AI and imaging techniques to chart the architecture of the brain in unprecedented detail.
His TED Talks on the future of brain mapping have inspired audiences worldwide. Seung's cutting-edge research bridges neuroscience, computing, and our understanding of human identity, offering profound insights into the mysteries of the mind.
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I am my connectome
Sebastian Seung is mapping a massively ambitious new model of the brain that focuses on the connections between each neuron. He calls it our "connectome," and it's as individual as our genome -- and understanding it could open a new way to understand our brains and our minds.
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