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PROBABILITY: How a 250-Year-Old Theorem Still Explains the World

The Next Big Idea

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Understanding Consciousness through Bayesian Theories

Exploring how the brain processes information and makes predictions, the chapter discusses the intricacies of human perception, cognition, and how conditions like schizophrenia can be linked to weak predictions. It also touches on the potential impact of psychedelic drugs on reducing negative predictions associated with depression.

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