Understanding Perception: The Brain's Model-Making

This chapter examines how the brain constructs a cohesive perception of the world through various sensory inputs and the intricate processes that lead to decision-making without a central authority. It highlights the Thousand Brains Theory, revealing that individual cortical columns generate their own models, merging them to create a unified understanding of objects. Additionally, the chapter critiques artificial intelligence for its limitations in replicating the biological understanding of the world, suggesting a future where AI can learn from the brain's adaptive mechanisms.