Models of the Mind - How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain

Modern neuroscience, often perceived as a field dominated by biology, owes much of its conceptual and technical progress to the disciplines of physics, engineering, and mathematics. This cross-pollination has not only provided powerful tools for exploring the brain, but has also shaped the very frameworks through which scientists interpret neural phenomena. Grace Lindsay’s work thoughtfully traces the historical and present-day influence of quantitative sciences on our understanding of brain function, highlighting how models—both abstract and concrete—have transformed the study of the mind.

• Mathematical models provide essential frameworks for interpreting complex neural behaviors,...

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