Neuroscience and the Dream of Digital Immortality
Language: English
Published by Taylor & Francis, 2026
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- Title
- Neuroscience and the Dream of Digital Immortality
- Author
- Ildar Rakhmatulin
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1041348215
- ISBN 13
- 9781041348214
This captivating book tackles one of humanity's most profound questions: what is consciousness, and could we ever recreate it digitally? From ancient myths of immortality to cutting-edge neuroscience, this book takes readers on a fascinating journey through our evolving understanding of the mind. Written in clear, accessible language for curious minds everywhere, it reveals how we've progressed from discovering the first neurons to mapping entire brain networks with revolutionary technologies like fMRI and brain-computer interfaces. At its heart, however, this is a book about consciousness itself: the mysterious experience of being aware, feeling, and thinking that makes us human. It unpacks the leading theories of consciousness and shows why solving this puzzle is crucial to building truly intelligent machines or achieving digital immortality. It also explores the complex relationship between human and artificial intelligence, comparing how our brains learn and think with how modern AI systems operate. While today's AI can beat us at chess and generate human-like text, it lacks the rich inner experience that defines consciousness. Beyond the science, the book also confronts the real challenges of mind uploading: the staggering technical hurdles, the biological complexities of the brain, and the profound philosophical questions about identity and what makes you "you." This thought-provoking exploration will change how you think about consciousness, technology, and what it means to be human in an age of AI. Whether you're fascinated by the future of AI, intrigued by the mysteries of the mind, or simply wondering if immortality might one day be possible, this book offers an engaging and enlightening journey into the deepest questions of our existence. It is an essential read for AI researchers and engineers, neuroscientists and consciousness researchers, futurists and technologists, along with anyone wanting to learn more about the future of AI.
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About the Author
Dr. Ildar Rakhmatulin is a hardware, software, and AI engineer who builds affordable neurotechnology to bring practical brain–computer interfaces to researchers and makers alike. He has worked at Imperial College London and as a brain–computer interface developer, conducted AI research at Heriot-Watt University, and contributed to neurotechnology projects as a researcher in the Neurotechnology Group at the University of Edinburgh. He combines research in neurointerfaces, biodata processing, and machine learning for EEG classification with hands-on product development as the founder of PiEEG, an open platform for low-cost BCI hardware and software. Dr. Rakhmatulin contributes to open-source BCI projects, teaches practical courses on Udemy, and speaks and writes to help engineers apply EEG and AI in real projects.
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