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Perceptual shift as paradigm shift
Perceptual shift as paradigm shift In order to think about active inference at the level of the mortal substrate or good biomimesis, it helps if we can talk plainly. We can think of active inference as a cognitive function as something that perhaps Sherlock Holmes might be good at, but insight rather than deduction. Let’s Read more
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Biomechanical Enlightenment and Physical Homeostasis
Biomechanical Enlightenment and Physical Homeostasis Why is the motoric anatomy of the proprioceptive system so important? Physical homeostasis produces a corresponding neural metastability in the brain, beginning with cerebellar function, that shifts the oscillations of the brain to a much higher level of integration and coordination. We can call this biomechanical enlightenment. A transient form Read more
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If you are serious about our situation…
If you are serious about our situation, you must consider the need for and possibility of a perceptual paradigm shift. We have many ways to discuss this scientifically and rationally: hemispheric neglect syndrome, dysmetria of thought, dysconnection hypothesis, evolutionary mismatch, kinesthetic dystonia, postural collapse syndrome, exteroceptive bias… We are all seeing things a little off Read more
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Protected: the call of the flesh with Musclemonk
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Open Letter to a Marvelous Movement Philosopher
Dr. S-J, I am doing some deep historical and anatomical work into the muscle sense, I am a bodyworker, historian and theorist. I would love a chance to consult with you. Below is a recent presentation on perceptual bias and anatomy for your reference. I am currently working on the kinesiology of proprioception and would Read more
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Links for my talks at the Active Inference Symposium 2025
Below are links for my talks on Exteroceptive bias and our panel on Manual Therapy and Active Inference.Those of you that are into complexity theory and are interested in learning more about a viable new physics of life please check out my talk and this symposium. The symposium continues for two more days Jim’s talk Read more
Three Bones Theory 