The Intersect Computer: Can We Create It?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of creating a computer similar to the fictional Intersect from the TV series Chuck, which allows for automatic recall of subliminal information. Participants explore the potential of the human mind to achieve such capabilities, referencing Donald Hebb's Law regarding synaptic strengthening through repetition. The conversation highlights the role of neurons, emphasizing the importance of a central neuron that triggers a cascade of activity in the brain. It also touches on the potential of nanotechnology to aid in identifying key neurons necessary for this process. Overall, the idea of merging technology with brain function to enhance memory and recall is considered both intriguing and challenging.
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On NBC's hit series Chuck they have a fictional super computer called the intersect put into his brain. Now when seeing intel in this computer his mind automatically recalls the subliminal information he has retained.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Intersect

Do any of you believe such a computer could be created? Can the mind actually do such things? If you believe so, how would you go about constructing such a device?

Just for fun :)
 
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The Donald Hebbs Law says when you repeat synaptic firing, you strengthen the synaptic link, which then becomes identifiable. It will stand out from the crowd both in amplitude and in time.

Many of the neurons in a local system act to inhibit, some to excite but there is a central neuron which, when fired, will create a cascade of subordinate neurons and activate the local system which might be a memory/action.

Two different focused frequencies will, at the focal point, reinforce one another and create an abnormal local energy surge, thereby opening calcium channels, firing a master neuron, causing a thought.

The difficulty is in identifying the master neuron but, given nanotechnology, it is only difficult.
 
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