B5Y (Beyond 5 Years) is a forward-thinking podcast that explores cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence, technology, and science. Each episode delves into innovations poised to reshape our world in the next 5+ years. Join our expert hosts as they interview leading researchers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries, unpacking complex topics and examining their long-term societal impacts. From quantum computing and robotics to bioengineering and space exploration, B5Y offers listeners an exciting glimpse into humanity's tech-driven future.
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B5Y (Beyond 5 Years) is a forward-thinking podcast that explores cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence, technology, and science. Each episode delves into innovations poised to reshape our world in the next 5+ years. Join our expert hosts as they interview leading researchers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries, unpacking complex topics and examining their long-term societal impacts. From quantum computing and robotics to bioengineering and space exploration, B5Y offers listeners an exciting glimpse into humanity's tech-driven future.
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In the third episode of Season 2 of the B5Y Podcast, we continue exploring Dr. Marvin Weigand’s PhD thesis, diving into the second paper: "Neural Placement Based on Optimization Principles." This episode focuses on how hypercolumns, the foundational units of the visual cortex, are remarkably consistent in size across different species, despite varying brain sizes.
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