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Brain Function Is Distributed Not Modular
- Brain regions are multifunctional and participate in many cognitive functions rather than being dedicated modules.
- Cognitive functions arise from different, transient coalitions of regions rather than single localized areas.
When New Methods Meet Old Interpretations
- Anderson describes reading a new method paper whose discussion defaulted back to localization despite methods that favor network interpretation.
- He urged students to view such gaps as research opportunities rather than failures.
Match Methods To Concepts Deliberately
- When interpreting new neural methods, examine assumptions that link analytic tools to cognitive models.
- Use novel techniques to infer the conceptual framework that best fits their empirical reach.