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Karl Friston ~ Active Inference Insights 001 ~ Free Energy, Time, Consciousness

Active Inference Insights

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Dynamics of Dissipative and Conservative Systems and the Importance of Nested Timescales

Quasiparole orbits approach deterministic behavior due to their size, exhibiting an interplay of dissipative and conservative dynamics. Conservative dynamics resemble itinerant oscillations, similar to the moon's motion but with a more wandering nature, reflecting the biotic self-organization seen in living movements. The combination of solenoidal and dissipative dynamics in the 'goal-relox' regime allows for biotic self-organization at nested timescales, evident in various bodily processes. This nested solenoidal flow leads to systems capable of self-modeling, communication, and niche construction, ultimately enabling cultural phenomena like language and meaningful conversations unique to our human level of existence.

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