Active Inference Insights Vicente Raja & Jeff Beck ~ Active Inference Insights 007 ~ The Markov Blanket Trick Debate
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Feb 15, 2024 
Vicente Raja and Jeff Beck explore the controversy surrounding 'The Markov Blanket Trick' paper. They discuss the concept of Markov Blankets and its implications, the debate on perception, Bayesian inference and the Free Energy Principle, criticism and clarity in the concept of the Markov Blanket, perspectives on inference in psychology and neuroscience, the Free Energy Principle and self organization, Jeremy England's work on complex formations, and the importance of instrumentalism and realism in science.
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Uncontroversial Markov Blanket
- The Markov blanket was the least controversial aspect of the Free Energy Principle (FEP) for Jeff Beck.
- He found other aspects concerning upon initially encountering Friston's work.
Candle Flame Critique
- Vicente Raja and colleagues used candle flames to critique the Markov blanket formalism.
- They highlighted the rapid change of blanket states, making identification and measurement challenging.
Markov Blankets and Systems Identification
- Markov blankets define the domain for applying statistical systems identification theory.
- They specify the inputs and outputs of a system, enabling the study of input-output relationships.