The Brain Surgeon's Take

Dr. Thomas Parr - The Free Energy Principle: the most all encompassing idea since the theory of natural selection

May 22, 2023 Dr. Rick Komotar Episode 130
Dr. Thomas Parr - The Free Energy Principle: the most all encompassing idea since the theory of natural selection
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The Brain Surgeon's Take
Dr. Thomas Parr - The Free Energy Principle: the most all encompassing idea since the theory of natural selection
May 22, 2023 Episode 130
Dr. Rick Komotar

Thomas began his academic career at University College London (UCL) medical school. After completing an undergraduate degree in Medical Sciences with Neuroscience, he enrolled on the UCL MBPhD programme, combining his PhD with clinical studies. He works in the theoretical neurobiology group, led by Professor Karl Friston, at the Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging at the UCL Institute of Neurology. His research interests include active inference, computational neuropsychology, and the oculomotor system.

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Thomas began his academic career at University College London (UCL) medical school. After completing an undergraduate degree in Medical Sciences with Neuroscience, he enrolled on the UCL MBPhD programme, combining his PhD with clinical studies. He works in the theoretical neurobiology group, led by Professor Karl Friston, at the Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging at the UCL Institute of Neurology. His research interests include active inference, computational neuropsychology, and the oculomotor system.