ESP Biography



DANAI GEORGIA SAKELLIADOU, MIT postdoc researching (working) memory




Major: PILM

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: Not available.

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Past Classes

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S16233: Brain vs AI in Splash Fall 2025 (Nov. 22 - 23, 2025)
Have you ever wondered how your brain makes sense of the world and how that compares to the way artificial intelligence works? In this class, we’ll explore the surprising similarities and differences between biological brains and modern AI systems like ChatGPT. Through interactive discussions, you’ll discover: - How neurons in the brain communicate compared to artificial “neurons” in AI -Where brains and machines share computational principles, like learning patterns and predicting what comes next. - Where they diverge, from the brain’s spiking cells and energy efficiency to AI’s massive data needs and global optimization.