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#206 – Anil Seth on the predictive brain and how to study consciousness

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Perception as Prediction

This chapter explores how our conscious experiences are interpretations rather than direct reflections of reality, emphasizing the brain's role in making predictions about external stimuli. It delves into concepts like predictive coding, interoception, and the evolution of perception, illustrating how individual variations shape our understanding of reality. Through examples such as visual illusions and the interpretation of bodily signals, the chapter highlights the brain's continuous process of inferring rather than merely absorbing information.

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