# Enlarging the scope: grasping brain complexity

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1310.7277 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1310.7277/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 27 Oct 2013.

## Built on by (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [Are Biological Systems More Intelligent Than Artificial Intelligence?](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2405.02325/) (2024)
- [Why Is Anything Conscious?](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2409.14545/) (2024)

## Abstract (arXiv)

To further advance our understanding of the brain, new concepts and theories are needed. In particular, the ability of the brain to create information flows must be reconciled with its propensity for synchronization and mass action. The framework of Coordination Dynamics and the theory of metastability are presented as a starting point to study the interplay of integrative and segregative tendencies that are expressed in space and time during the normal course of brain function. Some recent shifts in perspective are emphasized, that may ultimately lead to a better understanding of brain complexity.