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Karl Friston: The Most INTENSE Theory of Reality Explained

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

CHAPTER

Understanding Minimization of Action and Perception

This chapter explores the principle of minimizing action through the metaphor of a falling cup, linking it to adaptive fitness and evolutionary context. It highlights the importance of the Markov blanket concept, illustrating how observers perceive entities that align with paths of least action within their environment.

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