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Rogério Martins Gomes¹, Antônio Pádua Braga, Henrique E Borges

¹CEFET-MG, Av. Amazonas 7675, Belo Horizonte, MG, CEP 30510-000, Brazil. rogerio@lsi.cefetmg.br

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This study explores how evolutionary computation can model hierarchical memory formation, inspired by neuronal group selection theory. Genetic algorithms enable complex behaviors in multi-level associative memory networks.

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Area of Science:

Computational Neuroscience
Artificial Intelligence
Cognitive Science

Background:

The theory of neuronal group selection (TNGS) posits hierarchical organization in memory processes.
Higher brain levels coordinate lower-level neuronal group functions.
Synaptic plasticity between neuronal groups forms higher-level memories.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the convergence capacity of multi-level associative memory using coupled generalized-brain-state-in-a-box (GBSB) networks.
To investigate the emergence of higher-level memories as correlations of lower-level memories.
To develop a method for acquiring inter-group synapses via evolutionary computation.

Main Methods:

Utilized evolutionary computation to analyze coupled GBSB networks.
Employed a genetic algorithm to learn inter-group synaptic connections.
Modeled memory formation based on the principles of neuronal group selection.

Main Results:

Demonstrated the feasibility of using genetic algorithms for learning synaptic connections.
Showcased the emergence of complex behaviors in the multi-level associative memory model.
Validated the TNGS-inspired approach for hierarchical memory system development.

Conclusions:

Genetic algorithms are effective for modeling complex emergent behaviors in hierarchical memory systems.
The proposed method supports the TNGS framework by enabling the formation of higher-level memories.
This approach offers a viable computational method for understanding brain-inspired memory architectures.