Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST) #67 Prof. KARL FRISTON 2.0
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Mar 2, 2022 
In this enlightening discussion, Karl Friston, a leading British neuroscientist from University College London, delves into the intriguing free energy principle and its impact on cognition and consciousness. They explore the challenges of simplifying complex scientific concepts and the balance of order and chaos in existence. Friston also interrogates the essence of consciousness, questioning if it can be recreated in silico, while tackling the complexities of free will in a deterministic universe. A thought-provoking conversation that intertwines science, philosophy, and self-discovery!
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Simple vs. Easy
- Simple concepts can be very hard to grasp, even if seemingly easy after explanation.
- The free energy principle, like relativity or quantum mechanics, might be such a concept.
Orbiting a Central Truth
- Many researchers seem to orbit a central, unifying truth connecting physical constructs, cultural constructs, and abstract concepts.
- The free energy principle might be the closest we've come, but gaps remain.
Mathematics of Cognition
- A true understanding of this central truth will likely involve a solid mathematical framework.
- Mathematics offers the simplest, most self-consistent language for expressing complex ideas.
