AI Summary
Perception and action were traditionally seen as separate processes, but new research shows that they are closely connected through prediction and error reduction. This perspective has implications for various conditions like autism and schizophrenia.
Perception and action are often conceived as two separate processes: information flows inwards through the senses to the brain, and instructions flow outwards to the muscles in response to the information the brain has received. However, this viewpoint is being superseded by a growing body of work that unites perception and action through a process of prediction and error reduction. This newer perspective has the potential to offer insight into a wide range of conditions, including autism, schizophrenia, and functional disorders.