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Lateral inhibition
In the steps, we will talk about why lateral inhibition is important.
Have you ever seen the Hermann Grid that combines black square and white intersection?
Many of us will find that there are gray dots in every intersection, why?
In this step, we will introduce the phenomenon, and discuss why it is important.
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