The sensitivity and dynamic range of a network made of neuron-like elements is now shown to be maximized at the critical point of a phase transition. This raises the question of whether critical senses might improve survival in a critical world.
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Chialvo, D. Are our senses critical?. Nature Phys 2, 301–302 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys300
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