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@mengtingzhang

PhD candidate at Monsh Center for Consciousness and Contemplative studies. Research on cognitive control relevant phenomena. Me-search person

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The Self-Evidencing Agent What is it to be a human individual, an agent? According to Jakob Hohwy, it is to “self-evidence,” to actively seek out sensory evidence for one&...

"The Self-Evidencing Agent" - my new book - is out now with @mitpress.bsky.social

Can be purchased, or just download the whole thing for free, via the 'Open Access' option.

I'm grateful to @anilseth.bsky.social and Karl Friston for the generous endorsements.

mitpress.mit.edu/978026255389...

07.02.2026 08:21 👍 104 🔁 42 💬 10 📌 5
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Really appreciate lovely moments with my students. Wish everyone a bright future 🧡☀️😄

30.11.2025 03:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Amazing experience at the 6th International Workshop on Active Inference! Everything was refreshing. Heard very concise and clear tutorials from @rssmith.bsky.social Connected and laughed with new friends from diverse backgrounds. Grateful for the enjoyable moments and hope to meet again! #IWAI2025

20.10.2025 14:58 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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6th International Workshop on Active Inference Workshop Group Snap

6th International Workshop on Active Inference Workshop Group Snap

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What is cognitive control? Do psychologists use this term in the same way? Are today’s cognitive control theories exclusive or compatible?
At 6th International Workshop on Active Inference, I presented my work that reveals its multidimensional nature. Check my webpage to see more details

20.10.2025 04:01 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0