How Much Computing Power Does Earth Possess and Can It Simulate a Human Brain?

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Estimates suggest that the total computing power of all operational computers on Earth could be in the range of exaflops, potentially exceeding 1 exaflop (10^18 floating-point operations per second). This immense processing capability raises questions about simulating complex biological brains, such as those with 100 billion to 500 billion neurons. Current models indicate that simulating a human brain's neural complexity may be feasible with existing global computing resources, aligning with the concept of a "Fermi problem," which involves making rough estimates based on limited data. The discussion highlights the intersection of computational capacity and neuroscience, suggesting that advancements in technology could enable the simulation of large-scale brain functions in the future.
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Does anyone know of a good estimate of the computing power of all the computers that are on Earth and running.

Do you know how large of a biological brain it would be possible to simulate with all this computing power (eg. 100 billion neurons, 500 billion neurons, ect.)? It seems like it would be possible to simulate like a super huge brain with as much computing power as there is on the planet.
 
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sounds like a "fermi problem"...
 

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