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#1003 Andy Clark - The Experience Machine: How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality

The Dissenter

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The Predictive Brain: Expectations and Perception

This chapter examines the dynamic interplay between sensory information and expectations, illustrating how our brains use predictive models to interpret the world around us. It discusses the role of cognitive assumptions in shaping perception, using examples like optical illusions and the famous dress color debate. The chapter also explores the implications of predictive processing for understanding mental illness, revealing how expectations can influence perceptions, particularly in conditions like depression and chronic pain.

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