Today, I had a lecture regarding the Basal Ganglia (BG). It is a structure in the brain that chooses where to move the limbs (ex. to get the water or to finish H/W). As a result of this system, vertebrates show complex behaviour. The interesting thing is that, the micro-architecture of the BG is identical; however, the BG is separated into different units that perform specific function (ex. hunger, threat response etc.).
This aspect of Nature, where complex functions occur as a result of simple repeating structures is conserved throughout the body. It is seen in cell movement with microtubule assembly and spinal cord development where it involves a small number of transcription factors.
The same approach should be used when manufacturing items/units. We should try to uncover the most simplest and generic structure that can be used across the boards.
Simplicity is the key!
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