# Mode hunting through active information

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2011.05794 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2011.05794/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 10 Nov 2020.

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

- [Statistical learning does not always entail knowledge](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2501.01963/) (2024)
- [PRIM-cipal components analysis](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2604.15538/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

We propose a new method to find modes based on active information. We develop an algorithm that, when applied to the whole space, will say whether there are any modes present textitand where they are; this algorithm will reduce the dimensionality without resorting to Principal Components; and more importantly, population-wise, will not detect modes when they are not present.