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This seminar offers a deep dive into predictive processing, a theory positing the brain as a hypothesis-testing mechanism aimed at minimizing discrepancies between predictions and sensory inputs, and its extensive implications across philosophy, cognitive science, and interdisciplinary studies. We will explore how this model reshapes our understanding of perception, cognition, belief, and knowledge, delving into its theoretical foundations and the philosophical questions it raises, particularly in epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of AI. Key themes include the historical development of predictive processing, its redefinition of sensory experiences and decision-making processes through Bayesian inference and error minimization, and its impact on understanding mental disorders and altered states of consciousness. The seminar also examines the application of predictive processing in philosophy of mind—such as social cognition and emotional disorders—and in technological fields like AI. Through weekly discussions and critical analysis of both primary and secondary texts, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of predictive processing, enabling them to critically evaluate its philosophical dimensions and apply these insights in various philosophical and practical contexts.