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Alexander Ororbia ~ Active Inference Insights 008 ~ Mortal Computation, Cybernetics, AI

Active Inference Insights

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Minimizing Variational Free Energy and Biological Organisms

The chapter explores the concept of minimizing variational free energy in connection to thermodynamics and its implications for biological and artificial organisms. It discusses the importance of maintaining non-equilibrium states in organisms to preserve identity and the connection to active inference to avoid equilibrium. The narrative delves into the relationship between thermodynamics and biological systems, highlighting the role of energy management and entropy in maintaining life.

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