# 🧠 An Active Inference Ontology for Decentralized Science

**Daniel A. Friedman, Virginia Bleu Knight** (2022) · *Zenodo*

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## Abstract

> This document surveys the current state of Active Inference and its future directions, emphasizing the Institute's goal to evolve by actively gathering insights from its members. It highlights the framework's applicability across various disciplines through the lens of information theory and thermodynamics.

## Keywords

`Active Inference Ontology` · `knowledge graph` · `Free Energy Principle` · `ontology development` · `SUMO` · `knowledge representation` · `open science`

## Key Contributions

- Provides a comprehensive overview of Active Inference and its applications across multiple disciplines.
- Establishes the Active Inference Institute as a community-driven organization promoting understanding and practical applications of the framework.
- Highlights the versatility of Active Inference in addressing real-world problems in diverse fields such as AI, economics, and governance.
- Encourages collaborative learning and community engagement to expand the reach and impact of Active Inference.

## Methods

- Utilizes a living document format to continuously update and incorporate contributions from community members.
- Applies principles of information theory and thermodynamics to analyze the interaction of living systems with their environment.
- Engages members through various learning opportunities, including courses and collaborative research initiatives.
- Facilitates community discourse to gather insights and perspectives from a diverse range of contributors.

## 🎯 Consulting & Tutoring

**Available for AI Research Consulting and Tutoring.** [Contact Daniel Ari Friedman, PhD](https://danielarifriedman.com/) for collaboration on Active Inference, Bayesian modeling, and computational biology.

## Citation

```bibtex
@article{2022_ActiveInferenceOntology,
  author = {Daniel A. Friedman, Virginia Bleu Knight},
  title = {{An Active Inference Ontology for Decentralized Science}},
  journal = {Zenodo},
  year = {2022},
  doi = {10.5281/zenodo.6320574},
}
```

## File Inventory

- `AGENTS.md` (1,941 bytes)
- `2022_ActiveInferenceOntology.pdf` (7,276,750 bytes)
- `README.md` (1,661 bytes)
- `SKILL.md` (1,855 bytes)