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Understanding Free Energy and Emotion Regulation
This chapter explores the free energy principle in neuroscience, highlighting how the brain works to minimize prediction errors in relation to sensory inputs and prior beliefs. Through discussions on meditation, perception, and emotional awareness, it emphasizes the transformative potential of recognizing the impermanence of emotions and experiences. The chapter further connects these concepts to greater themes of suffering and well-being, offering insights into managing emotions through mindful acceptance.