This chapter discusses the concept of prediction and its significance in various aspects of our lives, such as vision, language, music, memory, and social interaction. The speaker explains that our brain constantly makes predictions, and when something happens that contradicts these predictions, it is considered a prediction error. The chapter explores the brain's predictive mechanism, its influence on music, memory, social interactions, and the latest breakthroughs in mind and brain research.
The mind contains everything we think and feel – our experiences are created by the brain, mostly without our awareness. This makes it pretty much impossible to fully know the mind of others. Research shows that, to ensure our survival, the brain constantly attempts to predict what will happen next.