Explore a comprehensive lecture on petascale connectomics and its future developments. Delve into the world of brain connectivity mapping as Sebastian Seung from Princeton University presents groundbreaking research at IPAM's Diffractive Imaging with Phase Retrieval Workshop. Learn about the evolution of connectome reconstruction techniques, from manual labor to automated systems using convolutional neural networks. Discover the progress made in mapping the fruit fly Drosophila's connectome and ongoing efforts in cerebral cortex reconstruction. Gain insights into how connectomic information reveals innate nervous system structures and its potential impact on brain learning theories. Examine the challenges and possibilities of exascale connectomics, including plans for mapping an entire mouse brain and incorporating electron tomography for improved axial resolution. Understand the technological revolution driven by the fusion of advanced imaging techniques and computational power in neuroscience research. Read more