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Could AI Help Solve the Meaning Crisis?

Dr. John Vervaeke

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Understanding Attention, Agency, and Predictive Processing

Exploring the intricate workings of attention beyond traditional models, this chapter delves into cognitive processes like relevance realization and coordination. It contrasts cause and effect theories of attention, discussing the role of agency and intentional control in cognitive unison. The concept of predictive processing is examined, highlighting the brain's predictive mechanisms and the balance needed in reducing surprise while maintaining sensitivity to patterns.

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