Exploring Predictive Processing and Active Inference in Cognitive Neuroscience

The chapter delves into the complexities of active inference and predictive processing, questioning the explanations behind prediction error minimization in the brain. Discussions include the relationship between agency, perception, and action within the free energy principle framework, as well as how attention, preferences, and cognition interact hierarchically. The conversation also explores how human needs and preferences shape perception, cognition, and societal interactions, emphasizing the recursive and dynamic nature of preferences in shaping individual identity and behavior.