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#212 – Joscha Bach: Nature of Reality, Dreams, and Consciousness
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Role of Motivation, Attention, and Consciousness in Perceptual Representations
Your brainstem and limbic system monitor your body's needs and interactions, forming a motivational system implemented by different parts of your nervous system. To solve control problems, machine learning systems selectively model the world, focusing on areas with the most impact. In complex environments with discontinuous problems, memory retention and planning are necessary. An attention agent, part of the consciousness system, selects actions to maximize rewards and create coherence in perceptual representations.
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