Computational Neuroscience Academia, and General Public Mentions. OVERTON

"Sebastian Seung, another leader of the project at Princeton, said the simulations reminded him of long-running speculations about how “mind uploading” could allow us to transfer our brains into computers. “Mind uploading has been a science fiction, but now mind uploading — for a fly, at least — is becoming mainstream science,” Dr. Seung said."

- in the NYT, October 2024.

Video Resources:

2023 Whole Brain Emulation Workshop from Foresight Great videos from the workshop

2024 Neurotech, BCI, and WBE for Safe AI Workshop 2024 Neurotech, BCI, and WBE for Safe AI Workshop

Carboncopies Youtube Channel Great for foundational concepts and has a trove of longform content hard to find elsewhere

Textual Resources

Whole Brain Emulation: A Roadmap The fundamental and legendary paper spurring directed efforts. Sandberg and Bostrum.

The Age of Em: Work, Love and Life when Robots Rule the Earth Robin Hanson (2016). This influential book, encyclopedic in scope, explores a future society dominated EMs and delves into the economic, social, and ethical implications of widespread whole brain emulation.

A Taxonomy and Metaphysics of Mind-Uploading Keith Wiley. A detailed and passionate exploration of the philosophical and metaphysical issues surrounding mind-uploading.

Technical Resources: Structure to Function

Connectome-constrained networks predict neural activity across the fly visual system From turagas lab, a great CCF journal review can be watched here.

FlyWire: Collaborative ConnectomicsFlywire, most papers using the connectome listed at the bottom of the page.

Predicting Visual Function by Interpreting a Neuronal Wiring Diagram H.S. Seung (2024). The first major effort at predicting neuronal function from structural data in visual systems.

Neuronal Parts List and Wiring Diagram for a Visual System Matsliah A. et al. (2024). A comprehensive look at the achievements of FlyWire in deciphering visual system structures.

Interneuron Diversity and Normalization Specificity in a Visual System H. Sebastian Seung (2024). A research paper on interneuron diversity and its role in normalization

Technical Resources: Neuronal Interaction to Behaviour

The Time is Ripe to Reverse Engineer an Entire Nervous System Keith Wiley (2024). A state-of-the-art overview of C. Elegans simulations and the path forward for understanding neural behavior.

Technical Resources: WBE Overviews

Distillation of Neurotech and Alignment Workshop January 2023 Lisa Thiergart, Sumner L. Norman (2023). A summary of discussions on neurotech alignment challenges.

Technical Resources: Connectomics

AI Speeding up EM Image Acquisition for Connectomics Yaron Meirovitch et al. (2023). This paper demonstrates a significant acceleration in image acquisition for connectomics.

Technical Resources: NeuroAI

NeuroAI Course by Neuromatch Academy A comprehensive introduction to NeuroAI, blending neuroscience and artificial intelligence concepts, with tutorials designed to bridge the two fields for aspiring researchers and professionals.

Technical Resources: Expansion Microscopy (ExM)

Expansion Microscopy: Principles and Uses in Biological Research Asmamaw T. Wassie, Yongxin Zhao & Edward S. Boyden (2019). A comprehensive paper discussing the principles and applications of expansion microscopy in biological research, showcasing its transformative potential in resolving nanoscale structures.

Philosophical Resources: Personal Identity and Transhumanism

Transhumanism and Personal Identity James Hughes (2013). A vital exploration of personal identity issues in the context of WBE and transhumanism.

Philosophical Resources: Branching Identity

Nondestructive Mind Uploading and the Stream of Consciousness Keith Wiley (2023). A deep dive into the philosophical implications of branching identity and mind uploading.

Philosophical Resources: Ethics in WBE

Ethics of Brain Emulations Anders Sandberg (2014). This paper explores the ethical implications of brain emulation, addressing issues such as identity, rights, and moral status in a world where whole brain emulation is possible.