Connectionists: New Book: Models of the Mind: How physics, mathematics, and engineering have shaped our understanding of the brain

Grace Lindsay gracewlindsay at gmail.com
Mon May 3 12:25:52 EDT 2021


*Models of the Mind: How physics, mathematics, and engineering have shaped
our understanding of the brain* by Grace Lindsay

Models of the Mind is a popular science book that covers the history and
present of computational neuroscience. Each chapter focuses on an
individual topic ranging from single neuron models (e.g., leaky
integrate-and-fire and Hodgkin-Huxley) through to population models such as
the Hopfield Network and onto models of behavior. The book is geared toward
a general audience and may be a useful resource for undergraduate courses.

More information on the book and how to get it here:
https://gracewlindsay.com/2021/02/10/models-of-the-mind-how-physics-engineering-and-mathematics-have-shaped-our-understanding-of-the-brain/

What reviewers have said:
"This book is an anthology of the scientific poetry that has illuminated
our studies and conceptions of the brain" - Larry Abbott
"An engrossing history of science and enlightening guide to neuroscience's
current frontiers." - Liam Drew
"Grace Lindsay provides a masterful tour of this important frontier,
tackling intimidating topics with verve and wit." - Sean Carroll
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