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

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Understanding the Markov Blanket and Free Energy Principle

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between the free energy principle and the concept of the Markov blanket, which demarcates an agent's internal states from their environment. It emphasizes the mathematical foundations of self-organization and the implications for understanding living systems versus non-living entities. The discourse integrates ideas from various fields, illuminating the role of Bayesian mechanics and circular causality in shaping interactions and predictions within complex systems.

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