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From Brain Theory to Future Generations Computer Systems

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According to the old metaphor of classical cybernetics the brain can be considered as a computer. The question could be reversed: what neurobiology could offer to engineers of near-future generation computer systems.

Principles of the brain organization, ontogenetic neural development, plastic behavior and learning are interpreted in the spirit of the theory of dynamic systems. Neural pattern formation, pattern recognition and action can be treated by unified conceptual framework. Fault-tolerant, parallel structures capable of exhibiting “intelligent”, behaviour are hoped to be designed utilizing knowledges about biological information processing.

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  • Cellular Automaton
  • Brain Theory
  • Generation Computer System
  • Ocular Dominance Column
  • Neural Center

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Erdi, P. (1988). From Brain Theory to Future Generations Computer Systems. In: Carvallo, M.E. (eds) Nature, Cognition and System I. Theory and Decision Library, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2991-3_4

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