#322 — Predicting Reality
Making Sense with Sam Harris
Predictive Brains and Homeostasis
The brain predicts signals from the body to maintain homeostasis and allostasis, enabling the adjustment of internal parameters and behaviors to keep bodily variables within viable limits. For instance, feelings like thirst are predictions of an upcoming departure from homeostasis, allowing the body to take corrective actions before the actual physiological need arises. This predictive mechanism ensures that the body can address potential imbalances efficiently.
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