In recent years, we have observed several attempts by scientists to create computers and software that imitate human thinking. However, we are now one step away from an even more complete technology for reproducing the our mind, in the case of biocomputers with human cells that manage to store a lot in memory.
‘Organoid Intelligence’
see more
These are the 4 zodiac signs that love solitude the most, according to…
There are some dog breeds considered perfect for people…
This type of technology would be called Organoid Intelligence and is a clear counterpoint to the idea of Artificial intelligence. Recently, scientists have published details of studies of this experimentation in the journals Frontiers in Science. In the article, they explain how it is possible to use a cluster of stem cells to develop a kind of computer.
In this case, these stem cells were developed in the laboratory and earned the nickname “mini-brains”, since they have some functional characteristics of the human brain. For example, these cells can process learning and memory, which are basic psychological processes in our mind and cognition.
With this, it is possible to develop hardware that is very capable of absorbing information and learning to perform tasks much more efficiently than traditional computers. While silicon computers can handle math better, biocomputers are great at learning new functions and storing information.
A computer with 'human memory'
Although today's computers are very advanced, nothing compares to human memory, which is capable of storing around 2,500 terabytes of information. All this through 100 billion neurons that are organized in more than a thousand connection points. Thus, the expectation is that it will be possible to store data in brain organoids.
In addition, he also hopes that it will be possible to send and receive information to computers through true neural networks. However, this science is still very recent and it is not known for sure when these computers will be available. In this case, a large apparatus in bioengineering is necessary for this project to get off the ground.