The Free Energy Frontier: Surprises, Models, and Living Systems

In this fast-paced Science Corner episode, we unpack the free energy principle: how brains, cells, and robots stay stable by predicting their sensory input and acting to minimize surprise. We'll break down the core ideas—internal generative models, Markov blankets, variational free energy, and precision—and show how they’re playing out in neuroscience, robotics, and online debates. A concise primer for the curious.

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