Neuron Circuits, Electronic Circuits and Self-Consciousness

Neuron Circuits, Electronic Circuits and Self-Consciousness, by Masakazu Shoji, is a unique and fascinating scientific detective story that traces the origins as well as the complex mechanisms of human self-consciousness. The author writes in a straightforward and expert manner from the perspective of a longtime microprocessor designer to explore and explain a hardware functional model that satisfies the introspective observations of the human mind. Born into a Buddhist family in the 1930s, Mr. Shoji has long been interested in "looking into his own mind." From the study discussed in his new book, he shows how electronic circuits are actually very similar to the neuron circuit in the brain, and how this similarity can provide deep insight into both circuits. He hopes that by using this thought process and analysis, an electronic system having self-consciousness can be built one day. To make this book more attractive for general readers, Mr. Shoji has illustrated key points by using attractive illustrations. These ably assist in making his subject matter readily understandable, and allows the author to become that probing, intellectually curious detective who tracks his own self-consciousness while unveiling his valuable research.