From Action to Cognition: Neural Reuse, Network Theory and the Emergence of Higher Cognitive Functions

The aim of this article is to discuss the logic and assumptions behind the concept of neural reuse, to explore its biological advantages and to discuss the implications for the cognition of a brain that reuses existing circuits and resources. We first address the requirements that must be fulfilled...

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Published in:Brain Sciences
Main Authors: Radek Ptak, Naz Doganci, Alexia Bourgeois
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/12/1652