Neural Computational Elements That Subserve Decision Making

In this paper, we discuss a model of bioinformation processing which consists of three critical components: first, a model of den-dritic and soma processing that requires an abstract view of second messenger pathways; second, a detailed algorithm which determines what voltage is presented to the axon hillock of the neuron based upon the first and second messenger influences presented in the in-puts and third; a suite of mechanisms which determine the shape of the resulting action potential which the neuron emits. These ab-stractions have been carefully designed to permit the neuron model to be plastic at both the hardware and software levels. At the molecular level, (Black, 1991) notes there is no clear distinction between intercellular communication and symbolic function in biological information processing. Indeed, his position is even stronger (Black, 1991