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Neurons function as self-interested agents maximizing energy efficiency.

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SUPPORTED
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Is it true that neurons function as self-interested agents maximizing energy efficiency?

Yes. Multiple studies using the free-energy principle and thermodynamics demonstrate that neurons and neural networks function to minimize free energy and optimize energy efficiency.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

The analysis

The retrieved papers strongly support the framing of neural systems operating under principles of free-energy minimization and optimal thermodynamic efficiency (Papers 0, 4, 7). There are no refuting papers.

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Recognition Dynamics in the Brain under the Free Energy Principle
2018
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Kim, C. S. (2018). Recognition Dynamics in the Brain under the Free Energy
          Principle. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1162/neco_a_01115

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Triple equivalence in modelling insight and creativity: Classical and quantum perspectives.
2026
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T, I. (2026). Triple equivalence in modelling insight and creativity: Classical and quantum perspectives.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neures.2026.105025

Experimental validation of the free-energy principle with <i>in vitro</i> neural networks
2022
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Isomura, T., Kotani, K., Jimbo, Y., & Friston, K. J. (2022). Experimental validation of the free-energy principle with
                  <i>in vitro</i>
                  neural networks. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.10.03.510742

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