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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
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The Science of Perception and Emotion
This chapter explores predictive processing as a framework for understanding human perception, framing it as a narrative shaped by expectations and sensory input. It delves into the interplay between emotion, motivation, and prediction models, particularly in the context of fear and anxiety related to unmet expectations. By connecting these ideas to entropy theory and emphasizing the role of emotions in decision-making, the chapter reveals the complexities of how we perceive and interact with the world around us.
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