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Andy Clark - How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality
Jul 25, 2023
In this podcast, philosopher Andy Clark discusses the Predictive Brain theory and the Extended Mind hypothesis. He explores topics such as the role of predictions in shaping reality and emotions, the power of talking to oneself, and the theory of mind as prediction machines. The podcast also touches on practical interventions for depression and the relationship between ideas and Russian psychology.
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- Our perception, judgment, and bodily sensations are influenced by hidden predictions, shaping our overall experience of reality.
- The brain's predictions guide our actions, involving both generating predictions and minimizing prediction errors to align with our expectations.
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The brain as a prediction engine
The podcast episode explores how the brain functions as a prediction engine, constantly generating predictions and expectations that mediate our experiences of the world. This predictive processing framework suggests that our perception, judgment, and even bodily sensations are all influenced by hidden predictions, shaping our overall experience of reality.
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