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EXPLORATION: Why We Seek Out Big Challenges

The Next Big Idea

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Predictive Processing and Perception

This chapter explores predictive processing, a neuroscience theory where the brain minimizes surprise by predicting sensory input. It discusses the importance of exploration in refining our understanding of reality and introduces the philosophical 'dark room problem' regarding the balance between isolation and experiential learning.

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