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Krys Dolega ~ Active Inference Insights 022 ~ Emperor’s New Markov Blankets, Attention, Dan Dennett

Active Inference Insights

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Understanding Markov Blankets: Concepts and Confusions

This chapter explores the complexities of Markov blankets in scientific frameworks, emphasizing their role in probabilistic modeling and Bayesian inference. It discusses the collaborative efforts to clarify these concepts, highlighting different interpretations and the challenges of academic submission. The chapter further examines the philosophical distinctions around Markov blankets, cautioning against conflating theoretical models with reality.

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