The predictive mind [Elektronisk resurs]

The predictive mind [Elektronisk resurs]

by Hohwy, Jakob

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Jakob Hohwy explores a new theory in neuroscience: the idea that the brain is essentially a hypothesis-testing mechanism that attempts to minimise the error of its predictions about sensory input. He explains the rich and multifaceted character of our conscious perception, and argues that the mind has a fragile indirect relation to the world.

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  • Full title :The predictive mind [Elektronisk resurs] / Jakob Hohwy.

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Jakob Hohwy explores a new theory in neuroscience: the idea that the brain is essentially a hypothesis-testing mechanism that attempts to minimise the error of its predictions about sensory input. He explains the rich and multifaceted character of our conscious perception, and argues that the mind has a fragile indirect relation to the world.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2014.

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  • Description:1 online resource : : illustrations (black and white)

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9780191766350, 0191766356
  • oclc:ocn940606476
  • LC Classification:QP360.5
  • Dewey Decimal:612.8233

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Cognitive neuroscience Neurosciences cognitives perception

Writers

Hohwy, Jakob

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