Brain Criticality - Optimizing Neural Computations

Explore the concept of brain criticality and its role in optimizing neural computations in this comprehensive video lecture. Delve into phase transitions in nature, the Ising Model, and correlation length in long-range communication. Examine scale-free properties, power laws, and neuronal avalanches. Investigate the branching model and its implications for optimizing information transmission in the brain. Gain insights into how the brain might operate near a critical point to enhance information processing efficiency. Learn about cutting-edge research in computational neuroscience and its potential applications in understanding brain function.

Introduction
- Phase transitions in nature
- The Ising Model
- Correlation length and long-range communication
- Scale-free properties and power laws
- Neuronal avalanches
- The branching model
- Optimizing information transmission
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