Chapter 1

Introduction to Natural and Artificial Neural Networks

1.1 Why Learn about Neural Networks?

Here we will talk about the development of artificial neural networks that were derived from examinations of the human brain system. The examinations were carried out for years to allow researchers to learn the secrets of human intelligence. Their findings turned out to be useful in computer science. This chapter will explain how the ideas borrowed from biologists helped create artificial neural networks and continue to reveal the secrets of the human brain.

This chapter discusses the biological bases of artificial neural networks and their development based on examinations of human brains. The examinations were intended to find the basis of ...

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