Organization of the Information Flow in the Perception-Action Loop

This lecture by Daniel Polani explores the organization of information flow in the perception-action loop as part of the Topos Institute Colloquium from May 29, 2025. Discover how agents interact with their environment through the exchange of Shannon information, and examine the structural constraints that define agent-environment relationships. Learn about embodiment from a high-level perspective and understand various phenomena through the lens of information flow. The presentation reveals how both embodiment and fundamental structural constraints significantly shape the information exchange between agents and their environments. The one-hour talk provides valuable insights for those interested in information theory, agent-based systems, and embodied cognition.