Episode 310: Bayes, Brains, and Buddhists
Very Bad Wizards
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Navigating Predictive Processing and Meditation
This chapter explores the intersection of predictive processing theory and meditation, examining how these practices can influence the brain's predictive models of reality. It discusses the brain's function of minimizing prediction errors through a hierarchical system, encouraging a deeper understanding of sensory processing and decision-making. The dialogue also highlights the free energy principle, linking it to evolution, cognitive abilities, and the implications for learning and survival.
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