While comparing both systems, some key aspects come to mind.

The main difference is that a computer’s processor works on a few cores running at high voltages. On the other hand, the human brain works on millions of cores running at very low voltages. That is the reason why it is so efficient and complex.

Our neurons have the ability to establish astonishingly complex pathways between them. The way they connect to each other and form neural networks is, in my opinion, one of the hardest and most interesting things about our body.

Just imagine thousands of millions of neurons, each one with the ability to connect to the others. The potential combinations of such a network are mindblowing.

That complexity is even bigger due to another very interesting aspect of our brain, which is its flexibility. The human brain is able to rewire itself over and over. This process is called neuroplasticity. The connections between neurons can be reestablished and adapted, something that a computer cannot do. That is one of the processes involved in learning and perfecting a certain task.

Another difference between our brain and processors is that neurons can accomplish many different functions at the same time and “switch roles” if needed. While you have different areas of the brain associated to different tasks, a neuron can do the same functions as a computer’s processor, RAM memory and hard drive, all at the same time.

I hope my answer was helpful. Sorry for the non-native english. Cheers!

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