Why the Mind Is Not a Computer

A Pocket Lexicon of Neuromythology

Nonfiction, Computers, Advanced Computing, Computer Science, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Cognitive Psychology
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Author: Raymond Tallis ISBN: 9781845405342
Publisher: Andrews UK Publication: August 21, 2013
Imprint: Imprint Academic Language: English
Author: Raymond Tallis
ISBN: 9781845405342
Publisher: Andrews UK
Publication: August 21, 2013
Imprint: Imprint Academic
Language: English

The equation "Mind = Machine" is false. This pocket lexicon of "neuromythology" shows why. Taking a series of key words such as calculation, language, information and memory, Professor Tallis shows how their misuse has a lured a whole generation into accepting the computational model of the mind.First of all these words were used literally in the description of the human mind. Then computer scientists applied them metaphorically to the workings of their machines. And finally, their metaphorical status forgotten, the use of the terms was called as evidence of artificial intelligence in machines and the computational nature of conscious thought.

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The equation "Mind = Machine" is false. This pocket lexicon of "neuromythology" shows why. Taking a series of key words such as calculation, language, information and memory, Professor Tallis shows how their misuse has a lured a whole generation into accepting the computational model of the mind.First of all these words were used literally in the description of the human mind. Then computer scientists applied them metaphorically to the workings of their machines. And finally, their metaphorical status forgotten, the use of the terms was called as evidence of artificial intelligence in machines and the computational nature of conscious thought.

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