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Ep. 32 - Awakening from the Meaning Crisis - RR in the Brain, Insight, and Consciousness

Dr. John Vervaeke

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Neural Networks and Efficiency in the Brain

This chapter explores the intricate world of neural networks, focusing on the trade-off between redundancy and efficiency in brain networks. It discusses the concept of small world networks and their optimization for both efficiency and resiliency, touching on their correlation with intelligence and working memory. The chapter also delves into the brain's salience network, highlighting its role in determining attention and relevance realization in sensory motor interactions.

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