What is Neuroscience?

Neuroscience is the science of the nervous system ? what the brain does and how it works. Study of the brain ranges from anatomical investigations of neural circuitry through to clinical work on patients with various types of cerebral pathology. Study of the physiology and pharmacology of neurons also plays a role in showing how networks of brain cells interact to control behaviour.

Can Computers Have Emotions

Hot Seat Debate

The Panel
Key Questions &
Possible Answers

Here comes the science bit
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Cognitive Science
Philosophy
Neuroscience

With many thanks to contributing Universities
University of Edinburgh
University of Birmingham
University of West of England

The debate took place
at 6.45 pm, 17 November 2004
Lecture Theatre F21
7 George Square


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