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Evidence of optimal control theory over active inference in corticospinal excitability modulations

Brandt, I. M.; Grunbaum, T.; Christensen, M. S.

2024-05-08 neuroscience
10.1101/2024.05.06.592675 bioRxiv
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Two theories, optimal control theory and active inference, dominate the motor control field. We use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in force and angle tasks to examine whether corticospinal excitability represents a motor command, as proposed by the optimal control theory, or a proprioceptive prediction, as proposed by active inference. Our results strongly support optimal control theory. We encourage comparisons of the theories against each other based on empirically testable predictions.

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