Beyond Zero and One (Andrew Smart) / quote 129 of 171

The brain as a network of networks

Our current understanding is that the brain is a complex network of networks composed of billions of neurons. Some of these have long-range feed-forward and feedback connections that enable neurons in one brain region to communicate with other neurons in other regions of the brain.

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