An Account of Active Inference Modeling

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This paper explores the development of generative models in Active Inference, emphasizing the importance of accounting for cognitive systems and phenomena. It argues for a holistic approach to understanding cognition, integrating various cognitive properties and processes through a framework that resembles financial accounting.

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Findings / Concepts

Introduces the concept of generative models as a form of cognitive accounting.
Proposes a holistic approach to understanding cognition through Active Inference.
Establishes connections between financial accounting methods and cognitive modeling.
Advocates for a first-principles scale-free approach to cognitive systems.

Methods / Techniques

Utilizes a four-fold partition to model Internal, External, Sensory, and Active states as a cognitive Tetrahedra.
Applies category theory approaches to enhance Active Inference modeling.
Employs analytical stances to account for cognitive properties and processes.
Integrates artistic and scientific perspectives in the crafting of generative models.

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Friedman, Daniel Ari. 2023. An Account of Active Inference Modeling. Zenodo.

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