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AI versus the brain and the race for general intelligence

Ars Technica

But we do have an existing example of AGI without the "A"the intelligence provided by the animal brain, particularly the human one. And one thing is clear: The systems being touted as evidence that AGI is just around the corner do not work at all like the brain does. That may not be a fatal flaw, or even a flaw at all.

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This is how to rewire your brain in less than a day according to a neuroscientist

Fast Company Tech

He is the founder and director of The Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , where he conducts groundbreaking research on emotions and the brain, as well as meditation and contemplative practices. You shared that: our brains are constantly being shaped, wittingly or unwittingly. Its a learnable skill.

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The Brain Drain in the Nonprofit Sector

NonProfit PRO

Unfortunately, these rumblings are causing a brain drain in the industry. Among themselves, nonprofit professionals have confided in each other stories of abusive bosses, entitled and non-diverse boards, lack of vision, chaos, and dysfunction.

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Whole Brain Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Combining Stories and Data to Better Prove your Impact.

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Attract Repeat Donors With Copywriting Based on Brain Science

NonProfit PRO

On average, only two out of 10 readers stick around past the headline to read the article you’ve likely spent hours crafting. But the good news is, effective copywriting can help, and there are actually a few neuroscience-backed tactics you can use.

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Groundbreaking 3D brain scan generated 1.4 petabytes of data from millimeter-sized sample

TechSpot

The process began with a surgically removed sample of brain tissue taken from a woman with epilepsy during brain surgery meant to help control her seizures. After chemical preparation to enhance contrast, the specimen was embedded in resin and sliced into an astounding 5,000 sections, each about a thousandth the. Read Entire Article

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Brain damage linked to increased likelihood of religious fundamentalism, new study finds

TechSpot

The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, took an innovative approach by examining two groups of individuals with focal brain lesions resulting from injuries or disorders. One cohort consisted of 106 Vietnam veterans who suffered traumatic brain injuries in combat decades ago. The other included.

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