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Predictive Brain with Andy Clark

Overthink

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Align Predictions with Reality

Prediction errors occur when the brain's expectations do not align with sensory information, prompting it to adjust its internal model to better reflect reality. This process involves heightened attention to sensory input and reevaluation of prior beliefs. Additionally, the brain engages in estimating the precision of its predictions, determining whether to prioritize sensory data or original expectations to refine future predictions effectively.

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