DiscoverSimplifying ComplexityWhat can physics tell us about the brain? - Part 2
What can physics tell us about the brain? - Part 2

What can physics tell us about the brain? - Part 2

Update: 2025-05-12
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In the last episode, Christopher Lynn, Assistant Professor of Physics at Yale University, discussed how we can better understand brain function and consciousness using statistical mechanics and information theory.

In this episode, Christopher expands on the practical applications of statistical mechanics and information theory for modelling neuron firing rates and predicting brain activity patterns. 

 

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What can physics tell us about the brain? - Part 2

What can physics tell us about the brain? - Part 2

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