Question on Neural network transplant ?

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of transplanting neural networks and its potential effects on sexual orientation. It is noted that the claims made are not backed by peer-reviewed research and that speculation is not allowed on the site. The suggestion to start a new thread with a different question is given.
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Hello I'm new here as you can tell by my username and I had a question on some research I'm doing. Now it is common knowledge that brain cells and even whole neural network can be transplanted. But my question is on the neural networks. Like for example I was reading that sxuality is determined by the nerual cofiguration of the cerebral cortex so if you transplanted the network of the donor into the host they would get the donor's sexuality ?
 
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Can you provide a link to the peer reviewed research claiming that sexuality is (entirely) determined by the cerebral cortex?

Given it were true, transplanting the whole cerebral cortex is quite a medical feat. And its doubtful that connecting it to a new host will have a 1:1 input output. Nobody is wired the exact same way. It could lead to major processing conflicts merging two large chunks of brain matter that developed and self-organized separately from each other.
 
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Pythagorean said:
Can you provide a link to the peer reviewed research claiming that sexuality is (entirely) determined by the cerebral cortex?

Given it were true, transplanting the whole cerebral cortex is quite a medical feat. And its doubtful that connecting it to a new host will have a 1:1 input output. Nobody is wired the exact same way. It could lead to major processing conflicts merging two large chunks of brain matter that developed and self-organized separately from each other.
What would be the effects ?
 
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Pythagorean said:
Can you provide a link to the peer reviewed research claiming that sexuality is (entirely) determined by the cerebral cortex?

Given it were true, transplanting the whole cerebral cortex is quite a medical feat. And its doubtful that connecting it to a new host will have a 1:1 input output. Nobody is wired the exact same way. It could lead to major processing conflicts merging two large chunks of brain matter that developed and self-organized separately from each other.
Also what would happen in mind uploading with your sexuality would that be changed or left out ?
 
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I don't see any indication that the web article you posted is peer-reviewed, or based on peer-reviewed research. We require claims to be backed up by such here at physicforums.

Also, there is no such thing as mind uploading, so we can only speculate, and such blatant speculation is equally not allowed on the boards.

Instead, you may consider starting a new thread. Go back, erase your assumptions, and start over with the question: "what neural correlates are associated with sexual orientation?"
 
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Pythagorean said:
Also, there is no such thing as mind uploading, so we can only speculate, and such blatant speculation is equally not allowed on the boards.

Instead, you may consider starting a new thread. Go back, erase your assumptions, and start over with the question: "what neural correlates are associated with sexual orientation?"

This is good advice. Newuser123 please familiarise yourself with the rules of the site, once you have done so and done some reading of peer-reviewed material feel free to start a separate thread for any questions you may have.
 

What is a neural network transplant?

A neural network transplant is a process where a trained neural network is transferred from one system to another, typically with the goal of improving the performance of the receiving system. This can involve transferring the entire network or specific layers or nodes within the network.

Why would someone want to perform a neural network transplant?

A neural network transplant may be desired if the receiving system is struggling to perform a certain task or lacks the necessary data to train a new network from scratch. By transplanting a pre-trained network, the receiving system can benefit from the knowledge and experience of the original network.

What are the steps involved in a neural network transplant?

The steps involved in a neural network transplant vary depending on the specific situation, but generally include selecting a well-performing network, adapting the network to fit the new system, and fine-tuning the network to optimize performance. The process may also involve retraining certain layers or nodes of the network to better fit the new data.

What are some challenges associated with neural network transplants?

One challenge with neural network transplants is ensuring compatibility between the original network and the receiving system. This may involve adjusting network parameters or retraining certain portions of the network. Another challenge is avoiding overfitting, where the network performs well on the training data but fails to generalize to new data.

What are some potential benefits of neural network transplants?

Some potential benefits of neural network transplants include faster implementation of new networks, improved performance on specific tasks, and the ability to transfer knowledge and experience from one system to another. Additionally, neural network transplants can help reduce the time and resources needed for training new networks from scratch.

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