At a recent seminar I was asked: “Why we need to
understand the brain anyway?” It reminded me of a similar question on the
National Science Foundation home page under “Understanding the brain: The National Science
Foundation and the BRAIN Initiative.” Here is their reply:
Understanding the brain means knowing the fundamental
principles underlying brain structure and function. The research required to do
so will accelerate scientific discovery and innovation, promote advances in
technology and bolster U.S. economic competitiveness. New neuroscience
discoveries will enable us to foster brain health; engineer solutions that
enhance, replace or compensate for lost function; improve the effectiveness of
formal and informal educational approaches; promote learning across the
lifespan and build brain-inspired smarter technologies for improved quality of
life.
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