Theory of Connectivity: Nature and Nurture of Cell Assemblies and Cognitive Computation.

Abstract in brief

• The text discusses the concept of cell assemblies, which are groups of neurons that activate together to represent memories or ideas, highlighting that their precise organization and functioning are still not fully understood.
• It introduces the Theory of Connectivity, proposing that brain circuits are prewired with specific, mathematically organized connectivity patterns called Functional Connectivity Motifs (FCMs), which are thought to be conserved through evolution and fundamental to various cognitive processes.
• The theory emphasizes that the brain's computational capacity is limited by a mathematical principle based on powers of two, but that this capacity can be maximized through interactions between genetic factors (nature) and environmental influences (nurture), impacting how brain circuits develop and function.]