aeon - The empty brain

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    • Published: 06-03-2016 01:54 am
    • "Your brain does not process information, retrieve knowledge or store memories. In short: your brain is not a computerYour brain does not process information, retrieve knowledge or store memories. In short: your brain is not a computer"

      https://aeon.co/essays/your-brain-does-not-process-information-and-it-is-not-a-computer

      I think the author is confused. Algorithms are used to mimic brain-function, they do not claim the brain actually uses algorithms. Computers uses constructivist philosophy to do things, just like psychology. Freudian constructs are not in the brain either or any other psychological construct.
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