Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a newborn’s brain? Far from being a blank slate, a baby’s brain is teeming with activity, alive with electrical bursts that set the stage for learning, perception, and thought. In this captivating talk, Professor Julijana Gjorgjieva at TUM takes us on an enlightening journey through the fascinating process of early brain development. She highlights the synchronized neural "fireworks" and the delicate balance of excitation and inhibition that plays a crucial role in shaping our neural connections. Professor Julijana Gjorgjieva is a Professor of Computational Neuroscience at the Technical University of Munich. She is particularly interested in how the brain's circuits are tuned to maintain a balance between constant change as we learn new things and robustness to produce reliable behaviour. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx