Are We All Just NPCs?

In this episode, we explore the idea of why people might be acting like NPCs-repeating patterns of behavior and thought without conscious reflection. But rather than it being a sign of ignorance or laziness, this predictable behavior might actually come from how our brains process information through active inference. Join us to rethink what it means to be "trapped" in a role and find out whether we're really as free-thinking as we assume.
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Self-Generated explores the intersection of thought, behavior, and reality through scientific frameworks like active inference, embodied cognition, and the extended mind. Hosted by Steve, the podcast dives deep into how these ideas shape our understanding of the self and the world, making complex concepts accessible to everyone. Each episode challenges how we think about human behavior, free will, and consciousness, offering fresh perspectives on everyday life.
About core idea:
Active Inference:
The brain constantly predicts what will happen next based on previous experiences. When things don’t match those predictions, an error signal is triggered, and the brain either adjusts its model or dismisses the new information. This is how we learn and adapt to our environment.
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Embodied Cognition:
This idea suggests that our thinking is not just something that happens in the brain, but involves our entire body. How we move, feel, and interact with our environment all shape how we understand and think about the world.
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The Extended Mind:
This theory proposes that our mind isn’t limited to the brain; tools, technology, and even other people can become part of our thinking process. For example, using a smartphone as a memory aid extends our cognitive abilities beyond just our brain.
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[@SamMcPherson1]

To my understanding people who label other people as npc's are simply projecting instead of resonating. We can only identify in others what we have in ourselves, for we all share the human experience. When I hear someone put someone down, or admire someone, what I hear from them is "I am like this, but I'm so ashamed of it I have buried it in my subconscious so I can only see it in others" compared to resonating with others, its why loving your enemies is doing deep work towards loving yourself. Keep up the good work brother.

[@dallassegno]

Sounds like something you'd say

[@altiagr9190]

Hello! Randomly stumbled upon your video and decided to stick around after you dismissed the interrupting phone call. I want to say you make some interesting points and I would love to see more on the topic. Awesome outro too.

[@SelfGeneratedPodcast]

Thanks for sticking around and leaving a comment! I am trying to put out three a week and start a new conversation that I think we all need.

[@theidahotraveler]

Kind of really I think we are just the universe experiencing itself. That can go pretty deep. Really everything is the universe experiencing itself all the bad all the good. All the trees, the sunlight, everything that exists is what created it

[@DanielShumway-s8n]

I liked the McPherson comment. We see others in a way of relating to our own experience in life, and that's a good thing if compared with the right attitude. The Bible says something in a metaphor of first removing the wooden beam from our own eye before we can remove the splinter from your brother's eye. Sometimes when I'm angry and judgemental about what someone else automatically does, then I ask myself if I have the same problem and am released from that automatic burden of unnecessary angry judgements and I then work on forgiving myself also for something simular and likewise FEEL more patient with my fellow beings.

[@SelfGeneratedPodcast]

I really appreciate your thoughtful comment. You're absolutely right and it’s easy to project our own unresolved issues onto others, but when we take a step back and reflect, it helps us grow in patience and understanding. The Bible metaphor you mentioned really hits home, and I think self-forgiveness is a big part of a healthy being.

[@BadMovieFan1]

Neat stuff. Thanks for sharing!😀

[@SelfGeneratedPodcast]

Thanks for watching!

[@HusseinAli-jc5pc]

"Only when you consciously experience the world as NPC's and CGI's then we get a wider glimpse of what it's to be a human" been speaking about this idea since the past decade. Interestingly I've dedicated my life to study psychophysics and psychophysiology and MOTION, which tackle many issues that you were talking about, and what makes it weirder is that throw the practice of conscious motion I have a solid theory that I apply on my body. So most of our motion is unconscious, however I have programmed my unconscious motion to be conscious, and planted drunkenness into my awareness. So my life is more of a controlled psychosis and somatics, So I'm in moment to moment struggle of being what I thinknis human and being an NPC and moving as a CGI that looks very authentic for people. I hope this makes some sense. Cool ringtone btw, yesterday I thought of using it as a ringtone too hahaha.

[@jamesgrey13]

You know what I say to being an NPC? - Buy - Sell - Cancel

[@trilledskadesman3922]

I commend you for doing the video in person. Dead internet is real

[@SelfGeneratedPodcast]

I was not excited but in order to be honest about all this I think I have to. Thanks!

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

The "classical" denotation of this idea is that we do not have Free Will. EVERYTHING is just a stimulus -response dynamic. There are piles of evidence indicating the absence of free will and very little evidence that people are conscious, independent or free in their actions. Anyway, good luck with your channel.

[@WindRipples-]

Yaawwwn

[@dallassegno]

Imagine believing in determinism while also not believing in God, or... astrology.

[@odeball22]

Yall are im not.

[@dallassegno]

Yes, you are. Get over it.

[@marqawesome429]

you maybe