Virtual flies aren't playing Doom: a reality check on the fly connectome sims
patrickmineault · x · 2026-09-14
Amid viral claims that simulated flies built on the new fly connectome are playing Beat Saber, SM64 or Doom, the author pushes back: less is going on in the sim videos than it seems. They call the connectome an incredible achievement and welcome the neuroscience engagement, while offering a detailed breakdown of what the demos actually show.
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