Month: April 2023

Consciousness, Exascale Computational Power, Probabilistic Outcomes, and Energetic Efficiency

Imagine the brain as a powerful computer, but not just any computer. It’s like comparing a supercomputer to your old flip phone! Scientists are trying to understand how consciousness and neural computation are connected. They focus on the cerebral cortex, which is responsible for the features of consciousness like information processing and action initiation. This […]

Published on April 17, 2023

People with Down Syndrome: Longer Lives, But Long Road to Adult Care

It’s like finding a needle in a haystack. Sammee’s family had difficulty finding a medical professional who understood her struggles with Down syndrome. They were initially told that her mental deterioration was expected entering adulthood. However, thanks to a specialized medical clinic for adults with Down syndrome at the University of Kansas Health System, they […]

Published on April 17, 2023

Minimal criteria for an impurity domain of morality

Imagine the field of morality as a vast landscape, teeming with diverse territories and perspectives. However, one aspect that still raises debates among scholars is whether impurity should be considered a moral domain. In an effort to foster unity and consensus, researchers have proposed a set of minimal criteria to guide this exploration. These criteria […]

Published on April 16, 2023