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Flexible Redistribution in Cognitive Networks

Previous work has emphasized that cognitive functions in the human brain are organized into large-scale networks. However, the mechanisms that allow these networks to compensate for focal disruptions remain elusive. I suggest a new perspective on the compensatory flexibility of cognitive networks. First, I demonstrate that cognitive networks can rapidly change the functional weight of […]

Published on June 16, 2018

Unraveling the Complexity of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Survival Prediction

Stephen R. Pfohl, Renaid B. Kim, Grant S. Coan, Cassie S. Mitchell Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in […]

Published on June 14, 2018

Event-Based, Timescale Invariant Unsupervised Online Deep Learning With STDP

Johannes C. Thiele, Olivier Bichler, Antoine Dupret Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential of […]

Published on June 14, 2018