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#1000 Karl Friston: The Free Energy Principle and Active Inference: From Physics to Mind

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Exploring Self-Organization and Agency in Biological Systems

This chapter investigates the mechanics of variational free energy and the interactions between dissipative and conservative flows in biological systems. It delves into the philosophical inquiries surrounding life and agency, particularly how concepts like Markov blankets and free energy principles shape our understanding of living and non-living entities. Additionally, the chapter examines the significance of self-organization in the nervous system, highlighting its implications for learning, attention, and adaptive cognitive processes.

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