While the reconstruction is better for $w'=0.01$ (lower MSE), the prior and posterior activity of the middle layer are significantly more different than for $w'=0.25$⁠, and the prior activity in particular seems to be constant. Here, we take a closer look at the activity of the $w'=0.25$ and $w'=0.01$ models presented in Figure 8. Here, we consider only the part happening during the time window [1200]. Only the $y$ dimension of the 2D patterns is illustrated in the first row of the graphs; however, the MSE (second row) is computed for both dimensions. The two bottom rows show the mean $μt(q)$ (posterior) and $μt(p)$ (prior) of the middle layer.