# ## Browse Learning Paths ### Foundation Paths - [[active_inference_learning_path|Active Inference Core Path]] - [[active_inference_mathematical_learning_path|Mathematical Foundations Path]] - [[active_inference_cognitive_learning_path|Cognitive Science Integration Path]] - [[active_inference_information_theory_learning_path|Information Theory Path]] ### Domain Application Paths - [[active_inference_neuroscience_learning_path|Neuroscience Applications Path]] - [[active_inference_robotics_learning_path|Robotics and Embodied AI Path]] - [[active_inference_social_learning_path|Social Systems Path]] - [[active_inference_economic_learning_path|Economic Applications Path]] ### Advanced Specialization Paths - [[active_inference_agi_learning_path|AGI and Superintelligence Path]] - [[active_inference_quantum_learning_path|Quantum Cognitive Systems Path]] - [[active_inference_security_learning_path|Security and Robustness Path]] ### Interdisciplinary and Integration Paths - [[active_inference_biological_learning_path|Biological Intelligence Path]] - [[active_inference_bio_inspired_cognitive_systems_path|Bio-Inspired Systems Path]] - [[active_inference_ecological_learning_path|Ecological Systems Path]] - [[active_inference_cognitive_systems_integration_path|Cognitive Systems Integration Path]] - [[active_inference_spatial_web_path|Spatial Web Path]] ### Computational and Technical Paths - [[active_inference_computational_learning_path|Computational Methods Path]] - [[active_inference_simulation_learning_path|Simulation and Modeling Path]] - [[active_inference_edge_cognitive_systems_path|Edge Cognitive Systems Path]] ### Applied and Professional Paths - [[active_inference_educational_programs_path|Educational Applications Path]] - [[active_inference_ethics_learning_path|Ethics and Responsible AI Path]] - [[active_inference_underwriting_learning_path|Insurance and Risk Assessment Path]] - [[active_inference_environmental_applications_path|Environmental Applications Path]] ### Extended and Specialized Paths - [[active_inference_experience_method_path|Experience Method Path]] - [[active_inference_fuller_learning_path|Fuller Learning Path]] - [[active_inference_myrmecology_learning_path|Myrmecology Path]] - [[active_inference_observation_learning_path|Observation Path]] - [[active_inference_pragmatism_learning_path|Pragmatism Path]] - [[active_inference_quantum_cognitive_systems_path|Quantum Cognitive Systems (Extended) Path]] - [[active_inference_resilient_systems_path|Resilient Systems Path]] - [[active_inference_security_cognitive_systems_path|Security for Cognitive Systems Path]] - [[active_inference_social_science_abm_learning_path|Social Science ABM Path]] - [[active_inference_social_systems_learning_path|Social Systems (Extended) Path]] ## All Learning Paths (A–Z) - [[active_inference_agi_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_bio_inspired_cognitive_systems_path]] - [[active_inference_biological_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_cognitive_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_cognitive_systems_integration_path]] - [[active_inference_computational_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_ecological_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_economic_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_edge_cognitive_systems_path]] - [[active_inference_educational_programs_path]] - [[active_inference_environmental_applications_path]] - [[active_inference_ethics_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_experience_method_path]] - [[active_inference_fuller_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_information_theory_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_mathematical_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_myrmecology_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_neuroscience_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_observation_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_pragmatism_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_quantum_cognitive_systems_path]] - [[active_inference_quantum_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_resilient_systems_path]] - [[active_inference_robotics_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_security_cognitive_systems_path]] - [[active_inference_security_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_simulation_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_social_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_social_science_abm_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_social_systems_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_spatial_web_path]] - [[active_inference_underwriting_learning_path]] - [[active_inference_whose_on_first_learning_path]] ## Core Learning Paths ### Theoretical Foundations - [[knowledge_base/cognitive/active_inference|Active Inference]] - [[knowledge_base/free_energy_principle/README|Free Energy Principle]] - [[knowledge_base/cognitive/predictive_processing|Predictive Processing]] ### Implementation Frameworks - [[knowledge_base/mathematics/pomdp_framework|POMDP Framework]] - [[knowledge_base/cognitive/swarm_intelligence|Swarm Intelligence]] ### Mathematical Foundations - [[knowledge_base/mathematics/probability_theory|Probability Theory]] - [[knowledge_base/mathematics/information_theory|Information Theory]] - [[knowledge_base/mathematics/variational_methods|Variational Methods]] ## Advanced Paths ### Advanced Theory - [[knowledge_base/mathematics/differential_geometry|Differential Geometry]] - [[knowledge_base/mathematics/category_theory|Category Theory]] ### Specialization Areas - [[knowledge_base/free_energy_principle/implementations/robotics|Robotics]] - [[knowledge_base/systems/social_systems|Social Systems]] - [[knowledge_base/cognitive/computational_neuroscience|Computational Neuroscience]] - [[knowledge_base/cognitive/performance_optimization|Performance Optimization]] ## Tools and Resources ### Tool Integration - [[knowledge_base/cognitive/visualization_tools|Visualization Tools]] - [[docs/research/tools/analysis_tools|Analysis Tools]] - [[docs/tools/development_tools|Development Tools]] ## Learning Resources ### Documentation - [[docs/guides/best_practices|Best Practices]] - [[docs/api/api_documentation|API Documentation]] ### Examples - [[docs/research/active_inference/applications|Application Examples]] - [[docs/research/architectures/multi_agent|Multi-Agent System]] - [[knowledge_base/research/concepts/experiment_design|Experiment Design]] ## Related Resources ### Knowledge Base - [[knowledge_base/cognitive/learning_theory|Learning Theory]] - [[knowledge_base/cognitive/skill_acquisition|Skill Acquisition]] ### Implementation Guides - [[docs/guides/best_practices|Best Practices]] - [[docs/implementation/README|Implementation Guides]] ### Research Resources - [[docs/research/README|Research Documentation]] - [[docs/research/tools|Research Tools]] ## Global Quick Start - Read a foundations trio: - Friston (2010) “The free-energy principle: a unified brain theory?” in Nature Reviews Neuroscience. See recommended readings at the Free Energy Principle hub: [activeinference.github.io](https://activeinference.github.io/) - Parr, Pezzulo, Friston (2022) “Active Inference” (Cambridge University Press). Book resources: [tejparr.github.io/Resources](https://tejparr.github.io/Resources.html) - Smith et al. (2022) “A step-by-step tutorial on Active Inference and its application to empirical data” (open access): [PMC article](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8956124/) - Do a hands-on notebook with a minimal agent (discrete-state) using `pymdp` docs: [pymdp RTD](https://pymdp-rtd.readthedocs.io/en/master/notebooks/active_inference_from_scratch.html) - Join ongoing talks for context/mechanics: Active Inference Institute livestreams: [activeinference.institute/livestreams](https://www.activeinference.institute/livestreams) ### Repo-integrated quick runners ```bash # Run a basic discrete-state agent python3 code/Things/Simple_POMDP/generic_pomdp.py # Run the BioFirm dispatcher python3 code/Things/BioFirm/active_inference/dispatcher.py # Run the Ant Colony simulation python3 code/Things/Ant_Colony/ant_colony/main.py --config code/Things/Ant_Colony/config/colony_config.yaml # Run visualization tests python3 -m pytest tests/visualization/test_continuous_generic.py -q ``` ## Centralized External Web Resources ### Foundations and Overviews - Active Inference Institute (resources, education): [activeinference.org](https://www.activeinference.org/research/resources) - Free Energy Principle recommended papers: [activeinference.github.io](https://activeinference.github.io/) - “Active Inference: Demystified and Compared” (overview): [arXiv 1909.10863](https://arxiv.org/abs/1909.10863) ### Tutorials and Code - Step-by-step tutorial (Smith et al., 2022): [PMC](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8956124/) - IC2S2 Active Inference ABM tutorial (slides + code): [GitHub](https://github.com/apashea/IC2S2-Active-Inference-Tutorial) - `pymdp` documentation: [ReadTheDocs](https://pymdp-rtd.readthedocs.io/en/master/notebooks/active_inference_from_scratch.html) ### Domain Gateways (by path) - Robotics: survey and challenges: [arXiv 2112.01871](https://arxiv.org/abs/2112.01871); ROS 2 docs: [docs.ros.org](https://docs.ros.org/); Gazebo/Ignition: [gazebosim.org](https://gazebosim.org/) - Social science ABM: Mesa docs: [mesa.readthedocs.io](https://mesa.readthedocs.io/); NetLogo: [ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo](https://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/); JASSS: [jasss.soc.surrey.ac.uk](https://jasss.soc.surrey.ac.uk/); ComSES: [comses.net](https://www.comses.net/) - Security and governance: NIST AI RMF: [nist.gov/ai/rmf](https://www.nist.gov/itl/ai-risk-management-framework); EU AI Act (EUR-Lex): [eur-lex.europa.eu](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/) - Quantum: Qiskit docs: [qiskit.org/documentation](https://qiskit.org/documentation/); Quantum cognition review (Pothos & Busemeyer, 2013): [APA/doi or summaries](https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2013-06753-001) - Ecological and climate: Ecological Forecasting Initiative: [ecoforecast.org](https://ecoforecast.org/); NASA Earthdata: [earthdata.nasa.gov](https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/); IPCC reports: [ipcc.ch/reports](https://www.ipcc.ch/reports/) - Spatial web/XR: OpenXR spec (Khronos): [khronos.org/openxr](https://www.khronos.org/openxr/); WebXR MDN: [developer.mozilla.org](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/WebXR_Device_API); OGC standards: [ogc.org](https://www.ogc.org/) - Edge: TinyML Foundation: [tinyml.org](https://www.tinyml.org/); NVIDIA Jetson docs: [developer.nvidia.com/embedded](https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded) - Underwriting and risk: Society of Actuaries: [soa.org](https://www.soa.org/); CAS: [casact.org](https://www.casact.org/); NAIC model laws: [content.naic.org](https://content.naic.org/) - Simulation/ML tooling: Gymnasium: [gymnasium.farama.org](https://gymnasium.farama.org/); PettingZoo: [pettingzoo.farama.org](https://pettingzoo.farama.org/); SimPy: [simpy.readthedocs.io](https://simpy.readthedocs.io/); PyTorch: [pytorch.org](https://pytorch.org/); JAX: [jax.readthedocs.io](https://jax.readthedocs.io/); NumPyro: [num.pyro.ai](https://num.pyro.ai/en/stable/)