235 | Andy Clark on the Extended and Predictive Mind
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
The Role of Prediction in Our Biological Needs
Predictability and anticipation are key elements in maintaining sufficient supplies of water and glucose for survival./nTaking action before reaching a critical point of lacking water or glucose is crucial for survival./nThirst relief is a prediction as well as the initial sensation of thirst./nInteroception plays a significant role in our ability to stay alive and make decisions./nChronic systemic expectations contribute to our desire to stay alive./nBoredom can drive us to engage in activities and explore our surroundings.
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