About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Daniel Friedman about the Free Energy Principle and its implications for understanding complex systems.

In this episode we welcome special guest Daniel Friedman the President of the Active Inference Institute. Shana and Darrell smoothly switch up several intellectual gears as they engage with Daniel to explore the physics of transformation. Later on Mikey tries to illustrate the basics of the notoriously complex and nuanced FEP, using vague outlines while Daniels fills in the colours. Focused concentration is highly recommended. This conversation operates on multiple levels. https://www.activeinference.institute/ The Free Energy Principle Explained: Karl Friston’s Theory of How the Brain Works Daniel Friedman – Active Inference Institute | What is Active Inference?

People in this episode

Host: Mike Conroy

Guest: Daniel Friedman

Topics covered

• complex systems
• active inference
• transformation
• physics
• brain theory

Keywords

• Free Energy Principle
• active inference
• complex systems
• Daniel Friedman
• brain theory

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Active Inference Institute

Books & works: The Free Energy Principle Explained

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