Human multi-core?

[lyssword]

Do you think humans will evolve to think multi-threaded? or will we get technology to do that for us before then?

 

[f95toli]

Depends on what you mean.
The human brain is EXTREMELY "multi-threaded" as it is , it can process about 11 million pieces of information per second; the reason why we don't notice it is because only about 40 of those reach our consciousness and the signals we do recieve have already been processed into something that is easier to understand.

One obvious example of "multi-threading" is that we have separate processes for each of our senses, e.g. you do not need to make a conscious effort to combine the two signalks that comes from your eyes into one picture; there is a separate "thread" that does this for you.

 

[lyssword]

Oh, I see, thx for the info. What I mean is, for example, lets say you are getting ( totally different) info from 2 sources, one you are reading and other you hear as a recorded sound, and to top it off you are talking to someone. I think its pretty hard to make sense of both at the same time. Or do you think training can help with that?

 

[jagec]

The human brain works in a very different way than a computer. You can't use terms like "multi-threaded" to describe the function of your brain, any more than you can use "forced induction" to describe an electric motor.

 

[lyssword]

I see Perhaps I should find out more info about the brain, seems really interesting, and I only know simple and brief info regarding this subject.

 

[dkozloski]

Females perfected this eons ago. A room full of women can all be talking to each other simultaneously in a multitude of conversations and they all understand every word. Men cannot do this.

 

[gamefreakgcb]

Originally posted by: dkozloski
Females perfected this eons ago. A room full of women can all be talking to each other simultaneously in a multitude of conversations and they all understand every word. Men cannot do this.

Yup.

 

[Gibsons]

Originally posted by: f95toli
Depends on what you mean.
The human brain is EXTREMELY "multi-threaded" as it is , it can process about 11 million pieces of information per second; the reason why we don't notice it is because only about 40 of those reach our consciousness and the signals we do recieve have already been processed into something that is easier to understand.

One obvious example of "multi-threading" is that we have separate processes for each of our senses, e.g. you do not need to make a conscious effort to combine the two signalks that comes from your eyes into one picture; there is a separate "thread" that does this for you.

Ants too!
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