Did you see this coming? Abstract categorization in a so-called sensorimotor midbrain area.
Primate superior colliculus is causally engaged in abstract higher-order cognition
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-024-01744-x
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@ekmiller Well, we showed the rat SC is causally involved in abstract categorisation, so... not so surprised https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-021-00865-x (cited as Ref 51)
