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Sensory substitution
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David Eagleman introduces 'liveware' as a concept for a brain that physically reconfigures itself with experience, emphasizing neuroplasticity.
David Eagleman · David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain
Human brain plasticity varies across regions; the visual cortex solidifies early, while the somatosensory and motor cortices remain adaptable.
David Eagleman · David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain
Neosensory's $399 wristband allows deaf individuals to perceive sound through skin vibrations, offering an affordable alternative to hearing aids.
David Eagleman · David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain
AI models like GPT-3 lack the human brain's ability to understand context and relevance, highlighting a gap in AI's mimicry of human intelligence.
David Eagleman · David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain
Eagleman argues that the legal system should consider individual brain differences, advocating for specialized mental health courts.
David Eagleman · David Eagleman: Neuroplasticity and the Livewired Brain
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