# Embedded World-Models

_(A longer text-based version of this post is also available on MIRI's blog_ _[here](https://intelligence.org/2018/11/02/embedded-models/), and the bibliography for the whole sequence can be found_ _[here](https://intelligence.org/embedded-agency))_

_(Edit: This post had 15 slides added on Saturday 10th November.)_

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