Kwabena Boahen: A computer that works like the brain

The video explores the comparison between computers and the human brain, highlighting the brain's superior energy efficiency. It discusses the challenges faced as transistors shrink and begin to behave like ion channels, similar to neurons. The speaker envisions a future where computers mimic the brain's functionality, using a model of the retina as an example. The talk concludes with a call to incorporate diverse perspectives, particularly from Africa, to drive innovation in computing.

What fascinated the speaker about the device mentioned in the text?

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What was Alan Turing's prediction about computers, and how does it compare to the current reality as described in the text?

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How does the energy consumption of the brain compare to that of the fastest computer, Blue Gene?

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According to the speaker, what is the main difference in how computers and the brain process information?

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What is the significance of the quote from Brian Eno regarding computers?

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What are the implications of transistors becoming smaller and starting to behave like ion channels?

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Describe the process by which the brain processes information compared to how computers do.

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What is the role of redundancy in the brain's processing system?

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How does the speaker envision the future of computers in relation to the brain?

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What was the purpose of the artificial eye designed by the speaker's team?

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