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September 1, 2026 · study published August 19, 2026
The MIT theory suggests that connections store knowledge while propagating waves select and combine the neural ensembles needed at a given moment.
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September 1, 2026 · study published August 18, 2026
For a machine-discovered idea to outlive the system, it must be novel, learnable by people, and offer a clear advantage.
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September 1, 2026 · study published August 14, 2026
Connectivity alone is not enough: robust collective intelligence also needs a way to weaken misleading alternatives.
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