Trends Cogn Sci November 2013 PMID 24126130

Interoceptive inference, emotion, and the embodied self.

Anil K Seth

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Discussions emphasize the article’s contribution to understanding the embodied self through predictive processing, with references to prominent theories like the global neuronal workspace and computational approaches, highlighting the excitement and relevance these ideas hold for advancing cognitive sciences.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance of interoception and predictive coding in understanding consciousness and emotions, indicating general support for the article's ideas.

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The discussions reflect the recognition of the article's significance in advancing understanding of consciousness and self-perception, though the impact appears more scholarly than practically transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses how the brain is viewed as a prediction machine, mainly focusing on internal body signals (interoception) rather than just external senses like sight or hearing.
  • It introduces the idea of interoceptive inference, where emotions and feelings are created by the brain actively making predictions about the body's internal states, expanding traditional appraisal theories.
  • This perspective helps explain how our sense of body ownership and self-consciousness work, both in healthy individuals and those with neuropsychiatric conditions.

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David Vanegas
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@davidarredondo IMO, the most promising theory would be the Global Neuronal Workspace of @StanDehaene and company (check out also his book). But the work done by @anilkseth with predictive processing is also very interesting. https://t.co/O66Q6w7LzO https://t.co/uE4u22eNFx

Jul 7, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,475 followers View post →
BendyBrain: Dr Jessica Eccles
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Oct 26, 2019 · 1 like · 8,115 followers View post →
Adam Green
@adamlewisgreen · X

@WillManidis but in all seriousness, the predictive processing acolytes are the only ones doing legit computational work on consciousness https://t.co/ScxL6vJR0I https://t.co/gcoddUd1rp https://t.co/PLJkenf0h9

Mar 2, 2022 · 2,773 followers View post →
Charles Duster
@DusterCharles · X

@PlanetEarth_HD Interoceptive inference, emotion, and the embodied self

Jun 16, 2022 · 181 followers View post →
Martina Costa
@martinannacosta · X

Interoceptive inference, emotion, and the embodied self • https://t.co/vBakfC7X3U

Oct 12, 2024 · 119 followers View post →
Michael Ferketic
@freewillfocus · X

@anilkseth @UnitedAirlines You are referenced in my work, I'd be grateful if you could have a look. Seth, A. K. (2013). Interoceptive inference, emotion, and the embodied self. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 17, 565–573. https://t.co/7wiB29JxTv

Oct 28, 2025 · 110 followers View post →

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Michael Ferketic
@freewillfocus · X

@anilkseth @UnitedAirlines You are referenced in my work, I'd be grateful if you could have a look. Seth, A. K. (2013). Interoceptive inference, emotion, and the embodied self. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 17, 565–573. https://t.co/7wiB29JxTv

Oct 28, 2025 · 110 followers View post →
Martina Costa
@martinannacosta · X

Interoceptive inference, emotion, and the embodied self • https://t.co/vBakfC7X3U

Oct 12, 2024 · 119 followers View post →
Charles Duster
@DusterCharles · X

@PlanetEarth_HD Interoceptive inference, emotion, and the embodied self

Jun 16, 2022 · 181 followers View post →
Adam Green
@adamlewisgreen · X

@WillManidis but in all seriousness, the predictive processing acolytes are the only ones doing legit computational work on consciousness https://t.co/ScxL6vJR0I https://t.co/gcoddUd1rp https://t.co/PLJkenf0h9

Mar 2, 2022 · 2,773 followers View post →
hiro
@hiro05194019 · X

Re-read. Research on interoception is divided into emotion, selfhood, etc. We might be able to explain it in a unified way with predictive coding. https://t.co/lL8rmtVe2g

Jan 10, 2022 · 31 followers View post →
BendyBrain: Dr Jessica Eccles
@BendyBrain · X

@leoniedelt @Laconic_doc @OdyO11 @amjutel @cyberjennifer @SimonoffBob @ranilillanjum @catedempsey @t7_linda @TheSyrinHarte @raci2000 @anameescapesme @JeanneMcArdle @naturalhealthbl @Cause_Health @TobiasGL https://t.co/14lr5N8RgW @DrSFink

Oct 26, 2019 · 1 like · 8,115 followers View post →
David Vanegas
@evolanguagemind · X

@davidarredondo IMO, the most promising theory would be the Global Neuronal Workspace of @StanDehaene and company (check out also his book). But the work done by @anilkseth with predictive processing is also very interesting. https://t.co/O66Q6w7LzO https://t.co/uE4u22eNFx

Jul 7, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,475 followers View post →