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I just added this in the media section under AI. It came out as a Comment in the November 9th edition of Nature. See: Neurotechnology_Ethical considerations_Nature Nov9_2017. Although it was not the point of the paper, it helped me realize that genetic engineering of human neural systems likely will be used to facilitate the augmentations we inevitably will pursue through neurotechnology and brain computer interfaces (BCI). I think it goes without saying that AI will quickly become the ultimate hacker….

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Below is a summary of recent topic suggestions  to consider for the next meeting. Paul – We should revisit, at some point, dfn’s of consciousness, components of consciousness, and what human style consciousness is for, i.e., its evolutionary adaptive function(s). Edward – Since human development is a key to understanding higher consciousness, I suggest a new topic for discussion: developmental cognitive neuroscience. Nomalanga – Media effects. Brain behavior and Media. How do media selections and information processing shape our perceptions…

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I regret that I’ll probably miss next two meetings. I’ll be in Costa Rica July, and Shrewsbury, UK, August. Best to All, Paul

“MRI scans show that running may affect the structure and function of the brain in ways similar to complex tasks like playing a musical instrument” http://neurosciencenews.com/running-neural-network-5744/

There will be no meeting in December, due to low availability of members. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, 17 January 2017. Three spots are left. You can sign up (RSVP “Yes”) at the following page: https://www.meetup.com/abq_brain_mind_consciousness_AI/events/236014987/ Mark Harris Facilitator

Elon Musk, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, IBM, and other leaders in AI development claim to support close examination of ethical, risk-related, and other factors affecting the public. http://www.recode.net/2016/11/15/13639030/microsoft-elon-musk-nonprofit-open-ai-artificial-intelligence-robots?utm_campaign=recode.social&utm_medium=social&utm_content=recode&utm_source=facebook

A NY Times article reports on research conducted by Keith Stanovich and others that (a) finds intelligence and rationality are different qualities, (b) they are only weakly positively correlated, and (c) one’s rationality can be improved through targeted training but not one’s intelligence. Moreover, Stanovich proposed a rationality quotient (RQ) and that standardized tests be devised to assess one’s RQ. Read more: Clever Fools: Why a High IQ Doesn’t Mean You’re Smart

Ten energetic folks met last night at Albuquerque’s North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center to discuss the malleability of memory and its implications. Research findings increasingly indicate that our memories are not explicit copies of the events they represent. Research increasingly indicates that our memories are not explicit, unchanging recordings. Sensory-perceptual processes filter what is initially stored. Each time you recall a memory, it is modified. Counterintuitively, frequently recalled memories—especially those we compare with others’ tellings and media representations—change over time. Resources we…

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