The Transmitter·2 min read·hard
The Transmitter’s reading list for 2026
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Francisco J. Rivera Rosario
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Mark Humphries' new book, 'The Latent Brain,' argues for a shift in neuroscience away from individual neuronal activity toward collective dynamical systems. He suggests this 'latent brain' hypothesis is essential for understanding complex brain function.
Why it matters
This theoretical shift could fundamentally change how neuroscientists model brain activity and interpret experimental data.
“The Latent Brain: The New Science of How We Think, Feel, and Act” by Mark Humphries (Harvard University Press)
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