open access publication

Article, 2024

Brain–body states embody complex temporal dynamics

Trends in Cognitive Sciences, ISSN 1364-6613, 1879-307X, 10.1016/j.tics.2024.05.003

Contributors

Kluger, Daniel S 0000-0002-0691-794X (Corresponding author) [1] Allen, Micah G 0000-0001-9399-4179 [2] Gross, Joachim [1]

Affiliations

  1. [1] University of Münster
  2. [NORA names: Germany; Europe, EU; OECD];
  3. [2] Aarhus University
  4. [NORA names: AU Aarhus University; University; Denmark; Europe, EU; Nordic; OECD]

Abstract

We propose a computational framework for high-dimensional brain-body states as transient embodiments of nested internal and external dynamics governed by interoception. Unifying recent theoretical work, we suggest ways to reduce arbitrary state complexity to an observable number of features in order to accurately predict and intervene in pathological trajectories.

Keywords

brain-body, complex, computational framework, dynamics, embodiment, external dynamics, features, framework, interoception, pathological trajectories, state, state complexity, temporal dynamics, theoretical work, trajectory, work

Funders

  • European Research Council
  • Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
  • Lundbeck Foundation

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