What Is Free Energy Principle | Vibepedia

The free energy principle is a mathematical framework that suggests the brain reduces surprise or uncertainty by making predictions based on internal models and uses sensory input to update its models, approximating an integration of [[bayesian-inference|Bayesian inference]] with [[active-inference|active inference]]. This principle has been applied to [[fMRI|fMRI brain imaging data]] and has led to wide-ranging inferences about [[brain-function|brain function]], [[perception|perception]], and [[action|action]]. However, its applicability to living systems has been questioned by researchers like [[karl-friston|Karl Friston]] and others in the field of [[neuroscience|neuroscience]].