Explore the fascinating world of brain-inspired nano systems in this lecture by Wilfred G. van der Wiel, part of the Dutch Science Lectures series. Delve into the possibilities of bringing intelligence to inanimate objects for information processing, and examine the potential benefits and implications of this approach. Learn about the human brain's architecture, artificial intelligence, neuromorphic engineering, and intelligent matter. Discover how these concepts relate to more efficient computing and their potential technological and societal impacts. Gain insights into cutting-edge research in unconventional electronics and material learning at the nanoscale, as van der Wiel shares his pioneering work in realizing computational functionality and artificial intelligence in designless nanomaterial substrates.