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The brain as a complex system

Simplifying Complexity

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Neurons and Networks: Interactions and Influence

This chapter explores the dynamics of individual neurons within a neural network, detailing how their interactions and collective firing lead to complex decision-making processes. By drawing parallels between neural behavior and social networks, it highlights the emergent properties and unexpected outcomes that arise from interconnected systems.

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