Toward an Automata Theory of Brains A source of ideas for automata theory-the study of the brain-has been pushed aside in mathematical development of the theory. This paper suggests the ways in which automata theory might evolve over the next 25 years if it is to contribute to an understanding of how the brain processes information. CACM July, 1972 Arbib, M. A. automata theory, brain theory, network complexity, resolution of redundancy of potential command, frog visual system, reticular formation mode selection 3.36 3.65 5.22 CA720701 JB January 30, 1978 3:46 PM 2327 5 2327 2327 5 2327 2327 5 2327