# Deep learning research landscape & roadmap in a nutshell: past, present and future -- Towards deep cortical learning

## TL;DR

This paper reviews the evolution of deep learning, discusses its current state, and predicts that future advancements will involve integrating deep learning with cortical learning to develop artificial cortical columns.

## Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of deep learning's landscape and proposes a future direction towards deep cortical learning and artificial cortical columns.

## Key findings

- Deep learning has evolved significantly over time.
- Future research will likely focus on integrating cortical learning principles.
- Artificial cortical columns are envisioned as a key development.

## Abstract

The past, present and future of deep learning is presented in this work. Given this landscape & roadmap, we predict that deep cortical learning will be the convergence of deep learning & cortical learning which builds an artificial cortical column ultimately.