Sequence Memory For Prediction, Inference, And Behavior

In this paper we propose a mechanism which the neocortex may use to store sequences of patterns. Storing and recalling sequences is necessary for making predictions, recognizing time-based patterns, and generating behaviour. Since these tasks are major functions of the neocortex, the ability to store and recall time-based sequences is likely a key attribute of many, if not all, cortical areas.

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Filed under: Neurology / Neuroscience on March 31st, 2009