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Dr. Thomas Parr - Active Inference Book

Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)

CHAPTER

The Free Energy Principle and Entropy

Exploring the balance between resisting decay and embracing change, this chapter delves into the second law of thermodynamics and the concept of structured systems increasing entropy over time. It discusses the implications of entropy on living organisms versus inanimate objects, the role of active inference in decision-making processes, and the philosophical debates around agency, free will, and the nature of agents within the free energy principle.

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