Nat Rev Neurosci July 2015 PMID 26016744

Interoceptive predictions in the brain.

Lisa Feldman Barrett, W Kyle Simmons

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The discussions prominently feature terms like 'terrific paper' and references to the publication's implications for understanding neural activity's connection to bodily states. Additionally, one user questions how mental prediction errors might impact health, indicating a deep consideration of the research's real-world applications. The tone is generally appreciative and inquisitive, reflecting enthusiasm and a desire for deeper understanding.

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Recent research challenges the idea that bodily feelings are simply the result of sensations originating from the body, suggesting instead that our brain's predictions about these sensations play a significant role.
The Embodied Predictive Interoception Coding model combines anatomical brain structures with Bayesian active inference, proposing that certain brain areas contribute to interoception by generating predictions about bodily states.
The article also explores how issues with these interoceptive predictions may be linked to increased risks for both mental and physical health problems.

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Interoceptive predictions in the brain.

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