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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Active Inference and Self-Organization

This chapter explores the concept of active inference, linking language, perception, and the fundamental question of causality in individual actions. It delves into embryonic development, focusing on how undifferentiated cells organize into distinct individuals, while also examining the challenges of cellular identity. The conversation emphasizes the importance of hypothesis testing in self-modeling and the resolution of ambiguity for effective functioning in complex systems.

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