# \#clustering

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## [Connectivity-based clustering in cortex](https://discourse.numenta.org/t/connectivity-based-clustering-in-cortex/10821)

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**Author:** [@bkaz](https://discourse.numenta.org/u/bkaz)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.numenta.org/t/connectivity-based-clustering-in-cortex/10821 "2023-06-15T23:12:02Z")

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I was thinking about how connectivity clustering is implemented in the cortex. The most likely substrate is lateral axonal branches of L2-L3 pyramids. Their target synapses would be reinforced when the nodes fire, althou…