Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain by Grace Lindsay is an English-language study book that explores how the brain functions using mathematical models. The book is intended for readers who want to delve into the relationship between mind, engineering, and mathematics.
Grace Lindsay explains how the language of mathematics has become essential for understanding the complex processes of the brain. She covers topics such as individual neurons, neural networks, and entire brain regions, and shows how these models contribute to our understanding of memory, decision-making, and sensory processing. The history of neuroscience is also addressed, from early experiments to modern artificial intelligence.
This book highlights the value of mathematical modeling in neuroscience and emphasizes the interplay between abstract theories and biological reality.
Topics: popular science, neurosciences, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience.