Bayesian brains, emotions and psychopathology
- π€ Speaker: Dr Alje van Hoorn
- π Date & Time: Thursday 05 February 2026, 12:30 - 13:30
- π Venue: Online via zoom
Abstract
The Bayesian brain hypothesis proposes that the brain acts as an inference machine, updating its model of the world by combining predictions with sensory data. The talk briefly describes the basis of the theory, some closely related extensions of the model like active inference, predictive coding and the free energy principle. It goes on to relate these concepts to emotion and psychopathology.
Series This talk is part of the Department of Psychiatry & CPFT Thursday Lunchtime Seminar Series series.
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Thursday 05 February 2026, 12:30-13:30