25 min

Computers inspired by the brain: An Interview with Steve Furber The Human Brain Project Podcast

    • Natural Sciences

In this episode we speak to Steve Furber, a leading scientist in the Human Brain Project. He talks about how he developed his interest in computing at university, his work on the SpiNNaker neuromorphic computer, and his advice to young people to ‘keep as many doors open as possible.’Furber is also the ICL Professor of Computer Engineering in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manchester. 

In this episode we speak to Steve Furber, a leading scientist in the Human Brain Project. He talks about how he developed his interest in computing at university, his work on the SpiNNaker neuromorphic computer, and his advice to young people to ‘keep as many doors open as possible.’Furber is also the ICL Professor of Computer Engineering in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manchester. 

25 min