Active Inference, Psychopathology & the Nature of Self | Darius Parvizi-Wayne (EP 51)

Darius Parvizi-Wayne is a philosopher of cognitive science and host of the Active Inference Insights podcast. What are the best theories in cognitive science and how are they helping us understand the mind, the self, psychopathology and well-being? Find out in this podcast. Expect to learn about the free energy principle and active inference, the relevance realization theory of consciousness, why the self exists, what mental illness really is, and more... 00:00 - Why An Active Inference Podcast 06:03 - Relevance Realization Vs Active Inference 08:19 - How Active Inference Actually Works 14:12 - Well Being and Psychopathology 24:35 - Why Are Video Games are so Addictive? 30:20 - Turrets Syndrome 46:23 - Future of Active Inference and Darius' Work 50:53 - Why Does The Self Exist? 58:59 - Jack's Journey To Podcasting