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Join theoretical neuroscientist Karl Friston from University College London as he dives into mind-bending topics with Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts. They explore whether our perceptions are just a simulation within our brains and unpack the Free Energy Principle. Friston decodes the interplay between human intelligence and AI, revealing how our understanding of perception impacts machine learning. The conversation also touches on the artistic creation process and the ethical dimensions of AI's evolution, making for a thought-provoking discussion on cognition.
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- The brain's predictive processing model reveals how we adapt our beliefs based on sensory feedback to minimize errors.
- The Free Energy Principle serves as a framework to explain cognitive processes as adaptive behaviors impacting intelligence.
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