Perceptual Presence in the Kuhnian-Popperian Bayesian Brain

摘要: Anil Seth ’s target paper connects the framework of PP (predictive processing) and FEP (free-energy principle) to cybernetic principles. Exploiting an analogy theory science, draws a distinction between three types active inference . The first type involves confirmatory hypothesis-testing. other involve seeking disconfirming disambiguating evidence, respectively. Furthermore, applies various fascinating phenomena, including perceptual presence In this commentary, I explore how far we can take explanation in perception science. part, draw slightly broader concepts by asking whether Bayesian brain is Kuhnian or Popperian. While many aspects are line with Karl Popper falsificationism, conform Thomas Kuhn described scientific revolutions. Thus, there both sense which Kuhnian, it upshot these considerations that falsification different forms. particular, be used falsify model more ways than identified second part focus on PPSMCT processing account sensorimotor contingency theory) its application presence, assigns crucial role counterfactual richness my discussion, question significance for presence. First, highlight ambiguity inherent descriptions phenomenon (perceptual vs. objecthood ). Then suggest may not underlying feature (of either objecthood). Giving series examples, argue degree represented causal integration equally good candidate accounting (or objecthood), although work needs done.