New directions in predictive processing

an article by Jakob Hohwy (Monash University, Melbourne, Australia) published in Mind and Language Volume 35 Issue 2 (April 2020)

Abstract

Predictive processing (PP) is now a prominent theoretical framework in the philosophy of mind and cognitive science.

This review focuses on PP research with a relatively philosophical focus, taking stock of the framework and discussing new directions.

The review contains

• an introduction that describes the full PP toolbox;
• an exploration of areas where PP has advanced understanding of perceptual and cognitive phenomena;
• a discussion of PP's impact on foundational issues in cognitive science; and
• a consideration of the philosophy of science of PP.

The overall picture is that PP is a fruitful framework, with exciting new directions awaiting exploration.

Labels:
approximate_inference, free_energy, perceptual_inference. philosophy_of_mind_and_cognition, predictive_coding, predictive_processing,

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