SOO@RUTGERS.ARPA@sri-unix.UUCP (09/29/83)
us, and try to determine what are natural subsystems into which we can decompose a system that performs in the specified way. I would argue that progress in brain theory will depend on the cyclic interaction of these two methodologies. ..." " The top-down approach complement bottom-up studies, for one cannot simply wait until one knows all the neurons are and how they are connected to then simulate the complete system. ..." I believe that the similar philosophy applies to the machine learning study too. For those interested, the paper can be found in COINS techical report 81-31 by M. A. Arbib "A View of Brain Theory" Von-Wun,