Columnar Processing in the Cortex

This lecture explores the concept of columnar processing in the cortex, focusing on the laminar and columnar processing of executive control in the prefrontal cortex. It delves into decision-making tasks, synchronized firing in prefrontal cortical minicolumns, and the transition from spatial information to action, as well as the firing rates in different layers of the cortex. The presentation also covers perception, spatial selection, and the involvement of areas like V2, striatum, and caudate in the process. The discussion includes the role of minicolumns, PFC, and the principles of perception tuning and selection tuning.