Both can do math and other logical tasks. The computer is faster at doing logical things and computations. However, the brain is better at interpreting the outside world and coming up with new ideas. The brain is capable of imagination. Both brains and computers are studied by scientists.
Scientists understand how computers work.
There are thousands of neuroscientists studying the brain. Nevertheless, there is still much more to learn about the brain. This list describes only some of the similarities and differences between the computer and the brain. Try the Brain Metaphor page .