---
name: "Push and Pull: A priming sequence"
description: "The primary objectives of this Push and Pull document are to explore the decoupling of cognitive ( covert , attentional) and bodily ( overt ) behaviors , and to provide a sequence of hands-on computer exercises for further exploration . The priming s..."
tags: ["pushpull"]
domain: "Active Inference"
citation: "Daniel Ari Friedman (2024). *Push and Pull: A priming sequence*. Active Inference."
doi: "10.5281/zenodo.10659375"
---

# Push and Pull: A priming sequence

**Daniel Ari Friedman** (2024) · Active Inference

## Context

This work addresses topics in **Active Inference**: PushPull.

## Methods

Primary methods and techniques applied in this work:

- Free energy minimization
- Bayesian modeling and inference

## Key Findings

Core contributions and results:

- The primary objectives of this Push and Pull document are to explore the decoupling of cognitive ( covert , attentional) and bodily ( overt ) behaviors , and to provide a sequence of hands-on computer
- The priming sequence of exercises is presented to inform an individual’s understanding of how their attention interacts with computer use movements, such as controlling the on-screen cursor with

## Related Works

- [2018_WoodliceAndMen](../2018_WoodliceAndMen/)
- [2020_BehaviorEngineering](../2020_BehaviorEngineering/)
- [2021_ModelingConflict](../2021_ModelingConflict/)

## Validation

Verification points for this work:

- DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10659375
- PDF SHA-256: See zenodo_record
- Pairing confidence: unknown
- Last checked: 2026-05-30T18:56:13Z

## Prerequisites

- Familiarity with PushPull
- Background in Active Inference fundamentals
- Access to source repository: N/A

## Instructions

When working with this paper:

1. Reference the DOI for citation: `10.5281/zenodo.10659375`
2. Apply methods listed in the Methods section for related analysis.
3. Validate findings against the original PDF and metadata.