What is "whole brain emulation"? Think of it as a model of the brain built on a 1:1 scale. Ultimately theorist propose a functioning model that is indistinguishable in its behavior from its original scanned brain. Sounds like science fiction? Anders Sandberg and Nick Bostrom of the Future of Humanity Institute have published "Whole Brain Emulation: A Roadmap" which provides an extensive overview what would be required to accomplish various functions of the brain and likelyhood of success in the foreseeable future. The appendix provides interesting "estimates of the computational capacity/demands of the human brain", which reviews previous research and then "forecasts future . . . computer performance . . . needed to make rough estimates of when brain emulation will become feasible in terms of computer storage and processing capacity."
Imagine a game where you win by relaxing. Mindball uses sensors to map particular brainwaves and moves a ball toward the less relaxed (or more stressed) player. The winner scores a goal when the ball travels to the other end of a playing table. Spectators can monitor the games progress on the table, as well as viewing an EEG displayed on a monitor. The product Mindball Game originates from the prototype Brainball which is developed by the Smart Studio at The Interactive Institute . I can envision this product and the Mindball Trainer being used to "train" young minds to be more relaxed, and receptive to learning in the classroom.
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