In this episode, we explore groundbreaking insights into predictive coding—the brain’s remarkable ability to anticipate others' actions and emotions. We discuss how this mechanism shapes our social interactions and the unique challenges it presents in conditions like autism. By tapping into Bayesian inference and mirror neuron systems, researchers reveal how predictive coding not only helps us interpret social cues but also plays a critical role in empathy and emotional understanding. Join us as we dive into the science behind this neural magic, its implications for understanding autism spectrum disorder, and how it could revolutionize therapeutic approaches.
REFERENCE:
Christian Keysers, Giorgia Silani, Valeria Gazzola. Predictive coding for the actions and emotions of others and its deficits in autism spectrum disorders. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2024; 167: 105877 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2024.105877. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763424003464?via%3Dihub
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