Prediction Errors
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Definition
Prediction error happens when your brain expects one thing but reality shows you something different. This gap tells your mind it needs to update its beliefs and learn something new. Trauma-like experiences can confuse this process, causing your brain to get stuck in old, harmful patterns. Heavily influenced by Psycho-Systems Analysis and Bessel Van der Kolk's work on the neuroscience of trauma, Michael C. Walker borrows the term from neuroscientist Mark Solms, who showed how these prediction errors play a big role in how the brain handles emotions and trauma-like experiences. Understanding this helps you see either being trapped in cycle of maladaptive patterns or fully engage with life.
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Why It Matters
Knowing the difference between false predictions caused by systemic childhood adversity and adaptive predictions helps you test reality and make better choices. This skill is key to breaking free from mental traps and digital distractions.
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