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Bayesian brain theories suggest that perception, action and cognition arise as animals minimise the mismatch between their expectations and reality. This principle could unify cognitive science with the broader natural sciences, but leave key elements of cognition and behaviour unexplained.

More information Original publication

DOI

10.1038/s41467-020-18332-9

Type

Journal article

Publication Date

2020-09-02T00:00:00+00:00

Volume

11

Keywords

Brain, Cognition, Culture, Humans, Perception, Psychology, Theory of Mind