Published Aug 29, 2023

887: Andy Clark | How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality

Jordan Harbinger and cognitive philosophy professor Andy Clark delve into how our brains predict and shape reality, explaining the role of prediction errors in mental illness and the fascinating impact of placebo effects.

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887: Andy Clark | How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality

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Predictive BrainAndy Clark, a cognitive philosophy professor at the University of Sussex, explains how our brains predict and shape our reality. He discusses the mechanisms behind our brain's predictive power and the errors that can arise from it.

Predictive Brain

Understanding Mental IllnessAndy Clark explores how prediction errors contribute to hallucinations, PTSD, and body dysmorphia. He explains the brain's mechanisms for handling faulty signals and the impact on mental health.

Understanding Mental Illness

Placebo EffectsAndy Clark explores the fascinating mechanisms behind placebo effects and their impact on pain and other symptoms. He provides real-life examples to illustrate how our brain's predictions shape our experiences and the potential for leveraging placebos in medical treatments.

Placebo Effects

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