[The predictive mind: An introduction to Bayesian Brain Theory].
L'Encephale August 1, 2022 H Bottemanne, Y Longuet, C Gauld
Bayesian Brain Theory, rooted in Predictive Processing, provides a mathematical and mechanistic account of how the mind works. It posits that the brain encodes probabilistic beliefs to generate predictions about sensory input, then updates those beliefs using prediction errors. This theory integrates concepts from philosophy of mind with neuroscience data to explain perception, decision-making, learning, action, emotion, and even psychiatric symptoms. The paper introduces the fundamentals of this computational approach, showing how it translates complex cognitive processes into a unified framework.