Channel Title: Love and Philosophy Channel Description: Conversations beyond traditional bounds with Andrea Hiott. Holding paradox. Navigability research. Public way-making. Bringing together the patterns that connect. Building philosophy out in the open. By love and philosophy we mean the people, passions, and ideas that move us, shape the trajectories of our lives, and co-create our wider social landscapes. social media with help of friends @waymaking23 #waymaking #navigability #love #philosophy #mind #consciousness #intelligence #learning #development #navigability #loveandphilosophy #andreahiott #metaphysics #paradox #systemsthinking #paradoxicalthinking #thinkingparadoxically #philosophyofmind #patternthatconnects #holdtheparadox Gregory Bateson Pattern that Connects: https://www.wildculture.com/article/pattern-connects-gregory-bateson-and-ecology-mind/1213 <video> Environment is Not in the Head: Why everyone is talking about 'affordances' with Harry Heft & Andrea Description: Send a love message. #harryheft #affordances #ecological #psychology #jjgibson #directperception Join: https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/ https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/ Give https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page Watch Harry discuss Ecological Psychology: https://youtu.be/Is78qR1peaA? Here for the Way & Lifeworld https://communityphilosophy.substack.com/ A look into the ideas of ecological psychology with legendary Harry Heft. Known for his renowned contributions to environmental and ecological psychology, Heft discusses the concept of affordances, a term coined by JJ Gibson, and its application across various fields. Heft traces the intellectual lineage from William James to Gibson, emphasizing a relational rather than dualistic approach to understanding perception and action. The conversation spans affordances in cultural contexts, the significance of immediate experience, the importance of teaching and the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment. Video here. (https://www.youtube.com/@waymaking23) Show notes here. (https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/) 00:00 Introduction to Relational Thinking 00:45 Affordances and Cultural Domain 01:20 Navigating Without Maps 01:42 Animacy and Historical Context 02:09 Welcome and Guest Introduction 02:54 Exploring Affordances with Harry Heft 07:25 Upcoming Conversations and Reflections 08:46 Harry Heft's Journey into Environmental Psychology 12:38 Understanding Ecological Psychology 21:08 Behaviorism and Perception 37:54 Affordances in Design and Interaction 40:59 The Power of Affordances in AI and Robotics 42:54 Affordances in Cultural Contexts 43:58 Wayfinding and Navigation: A Deeper Dive 47:04 Cognitive Maps and Perception 01:00:26 The Evolution of Gibson's Theories 01:12:30 Teaching and Environmental Awareness 01:17:30 Acts of Love in Teaching and Writing Harry's book on Jame and Gibson (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215349.Ecological_Psychology_in_Context https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF01375628) Affordances in the Body (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1468-5914.1989.tb00133.x) "Prof. Heft has been on the Denison faculty since 1976. His graduate training was in an interdisciplinary program concerning the relationship between psychological processes and the environment. At Denison, he has been a recipient of the Charles A. Brickman Award for Teaching Excellence. He has also been elected as a Fellow in both the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. Dr. Heft serves on the Editorial Boards of the journals “Environment & Behavior” and “William James Studies,” and he is the Book Review Editor for the “Journal of Environmental Psychology.” He teaches courses in environmental psychology, history and systems of psychology, and cultural psychology.' Support the show (https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page) Please rate and review with love. YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@waymaking23) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/) , Substack (https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/) . </video> <video> Socrates of Neuroscience: Academic dissonance, unexpected paths & process with Paul Middlebrooks Description: Send a love message. Neuroscience, AI, and Philosophy with Paul from Brain Inspired (https://braininspired.co/) Can we think about education (and age) differently? Was it worth it to give up academia, move into an RV and create a podcast? Can we think differently about computation and representation? Join https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/ https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/ Give https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page Paul Middlebrooks is no gadfly but as you'll hear, the one thing he knows is that he does not know (as Plato quotes Socrates: "All I know is that I know nothing.") He quit academia and started a podcast and has since become an important voice to many of us through his questioning. #loveandphilosophy (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/loveandphilosophy) #neuroai (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/neuroai) #podcasting (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcasting) #neuroscience (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/neuroscience) #brain (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brain) #inspired (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/inspired) Brain inspired just had its 200th episode (https://braininspired.co/podcast/200/) ! And this is a celebration of it. Paul spent over 10 years as a neuroscientist studying visual decision-making in nonhuman primates. A few years as a technician, 4 years obtaining a PhD, and 6 years as a postdoctoral researcher. Then he left academia and he and his wife sold all their stuff, moved into an RV, and roamed around the country, ending up in Durango for a time. During that time, he also started Brain Inspired. Now Paul is a Special Faculty Research Associate in the Yttri Lab (https://labs.bio.cmu.edu/yttri/) at Carnegie Mellon University, studying the wonders of neuroethology.  Patricia Churchland Neurophilosophy (https://patriciachurchland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2017-Neurophilosophy-How-Biology-Shapes.pdf) Mark H. Bickhard: Mind as Process (https://www.lehigh.edu/~mhb0/mindasprocess.pdf) , Process Metaphysics Can we think about education (and age) differently? Was it worth it to give up academia, move into an RV and create a podcast? Can we think differently about computation and representation? Join Andrea for an intimate, thought-provoking conversation with Paul from the 'Brain Inspired' podcast. They discuss the evolution of neuroscience and AI from 2018 to 2024, personal journeys in academia, the influence of philosophical perspectives, and the nuances of love and consciousness. Paul shares insights on the challenges of balancing career ambitions with personal values and family life, and how his podcast has become a bridge for deeper learning and connection in the scientific community. This episode is a blend of professional insights and intimate reflections on the human experience. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:06 Starting the Brain Inspired Podcast 00:43 AI and Neuroscience: A Changing Landscape 00:59 Philosophical Perspectives on AI 03:28 Challenges in Neuroscience Terminology 04:11 Struggles with Scientific Paradigms 12:30 Exploring Metacognition in Monkeys 20:27 Transitioning from Academia to Podcasting 23:45 Recording Single Neurons: A Phenomenological Insight 32:56 The Motivation Behind the Podcast 42:37 Selling Everything and Hitting the Road 42:56 Starting an Online Business 43:11 The Birth of Brain Inspired 44:10 Struggles and Financial Realities 45:03 Returning to Academia 45:43 The Role of Podcasts in Science Communication 49:01 Philosophy and Neuroscience 56:35 The Importance of Models in Science 01:12:20 The Human Side of Academia 01:14:31 Love and Legacy 01:20:38 Final Reflections Support the show: https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page Please rate and review with love. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/ Substack https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ Support the show (https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page) Please rate and review with love. YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@waymaking23) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/) , Substack (https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/) . </video> <video> Lifelong learners and starting over in academia: A Tribute to Paul of Brain Inspired Description: Can we think about education (and age) differently? Was it worth it to give up academia, move into an RV and create a podcast? Can we think differently about computation and representation? #neuroscience #brain #inspired #ai #neuroai #quittingacademia #academia #rvliving #computation #ecologicalpsychology Paul Middlebrooks is no gadfly but as you'll hear, the one thing he knows is that he does not know (as Plato quotes Socrates: "All I know is that I know nothing.") He quit academia and started a podcast and has since become an important voice to many of us through his questioning. #loveandphilosophy #podcasting #neuroscience #braininspired Join https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/ https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/ Give https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page https://www.youtube.com/@UCZCA4LUirmPL61KHeUC0YRQ Here for the Way & Lifeworld https://communityphilosophy.substack.com/ Here is Brain Inspired: https://braininspired.co/podcast/ Brain inspired just had its 200th episode ! This is a celebration of it. Paul is a neuroscientist and podcaster. He spent over 10 years as a neuroscientist studying visual decision-making in nonhuman primates. A few years as a technician, 4 years obtaining a PhD, and 6 years as a postdoctoral researcher. Then he left academia and he and his wife sold all their stuff, moved into an RV, and roamed around the country, ending up in Durango for a time. During that time, he also started Brain Inspired. Now Paul is a Special Faculty Research Associate in the Yttri Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, studying the wonders of neuroethology: https://labs.bio.cmu.edu/yttri/ Patricia Churchland Neurophilosophy https://patriciachurchland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Neurophilosophy.pdf Mark H. Bickhard: Mind as Process, Process Metaphysics https://www.academia.edu/2812121/Mind_as_process Join Andrea for an intimate, thought-provoking conversation with Paul from the 'Brain Inspired' podcast. They discuss the evolution of neuroscience and AI from 2018 to 2024, personal journeys in academia, the influence of philosophical perspectives, and the nuances of love and consciousness. Paul shares insights on the challenges of balancing career ambitions with personal values and family life, and how his podcast has become a bridge for deeper learning and connection in the scientific community. This episode is a blend of professional insights and intimate reflections on the human experience. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:06 Starting the Brain Inspired Podcast 00:43 AI and Neuroscience: A Changing Landscape 00:59 Philosophical Perspectives on AI 03:28 Challenges in Neuroscience Terminology 04:11 Struggles with Scientific Paradigms 12:30 Exploring Metacognition in Monkeys 20:27 Transitioning from Academia to Podcasting 23:45 Recording Single Neurons: A Phenomenological Insight 32:56 The Motivation Behind the Podcast 42:37 Selling Everything and Hitting the Road 42:56 Starting an Online Business 43:11 The Birth of Brain Inspired 44:10 Struggles and Financial Realities 45:03 Returning to Academia 45:43 The Role of Podcasts in Science Communication 49:01 Philosophy and Neuroscience 56:35 The Importance of Models in Science 01:12:20 The Human Side of Academia 01:14:31 Love and Legacy 01:20:38 Final Reflections Support the show: https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page Please rate and review with love. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/ Substack https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ #andreahiott #loveandphilosophy #neuroscience Photo by Stijn te Strake https://unsplash.com/@stijntestrake?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash </video> <video> Consciousness cannot be cut: Hiott Research Diary six, pre & post conversation with Bernardo Kastrup Description: This is Research Diary 6 towards Navigability: We can't cut consciousness. Exploring the idea that maybe we are never unconscious but we cannot always report on our consciousness and thus do not always develop memory or have thoughts of it: Ideas Before and After the Bernardo Kastrup Discussion. #consciuosness #bernardokastrup #idealism #metaphysics #andreahiott #researchdiary In the sixth research diary, I share my thoughts on consciousness, riffing before and after my discussion about consciousness with Bernardo which is here: https://youtu.be/kWospP4bbTY?si=BuseUzQYR7IBKY8v and the edited audio only ad free is here: https://youtu.be/Kx_R0yjnEnE?si=eHLKzQpBxvHDU1T0 This episode delves into the idea that there is no true opposite to consciousness; rather, what we perceive as 'unconscious' is merely different levels of accessibilty to consciousness (phenomena or the phenomenal). I challenge binary terms and explore life as an uninterrupted continuum of consciousness that shows up differently according to different bodies and contexts, and is not always a matter of 'being like' anything reportable. Consciousness does not have to be reportable to be consciousness, and its confused use as meta-consciousness would be better if we clarified what we really mean by the term. 00:00 Introduction to the Research Diary 00:21 Exploring Consciousness 01:08 Consciousness vs. Unconsciousness 01:31 Consciousness in Comatose and Knocked-Out States 01:43 Consciousness Beyond Reportability 02:34 Nested Levels of Consciousness 04:06 The Role of Feeling in Consciousness 05:10 Consciousness and Intelligence 12:07 Draft of intro Discussion with Bernardo 14:23 Final Thoughts and Gratitude </video> <video> Rhythm of Nature & Love: Hegel's Concept of Life with philosopher Karen Ng Description: Send a love message. #hegel #loveandphilosophy #karenng #andreahiott #dialectic #aufheben #Logic, #Self-consciousness, and the continuity of #mind and #life : This episode is with Karen Ng, author of Hegel's Concept of Life, and an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University. Andrea and Karen discuss Hegel's concept of life, self-consciousness, and the problem of contradiction, emphasizing how life and love are fundamental to understanding his ideas. The episode moves through Kant's influence on Hegel, internal and external purposiveness, and how these philosophical concepts relate to our modern understanding of the mind, nature, and meaning. Karen shares her journey and insights on making Hegel’s complex ideas accessible and relevant to contemporary issues. Philosopher Karen Ng (https://karen-ng.com/) Hegel's Concept of Life (https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/hegel-bulletin/article/abs/karen-ng-hegels-concept-of-life-selfconsciousness-freedom-logic-new-york-oxford-university-press-2020-isbn-9780190947613-hbk-pp-336-55/74E81B9D148CFB0501FC8B42D9314357) 00:00 Hegel's Contradictory Philosophy 00:31 The Concept of Life and Self-Consciousness 02:48 Karen Ng's Insights on Hegel 09:48 Understanding Hegel's Rationalism 17:57 Kant's Influence and the Copernican Turn 25:11 Mechanism vs. Teleology in Philosophy 29:57 Internal vs. External Purposiveness 37:08 Life as Process and Meaning 40:34 Hegel's Radical Thought on Intelligibility and Life 41:44 The Connection Between Life and Meaning 42:25 Hegel's Perspective on Self-Consciousness and Life 44:14 The Role of Logic and Life in Hegel's Philosophy 49:46 Hegel's Critique of Cartesian Dualism 51:31 The Speculative Identity Thesis and Cognition 53:36 Modern Philosophical Challenges and Hegel's Relevance 54:26 Hegel's Influence and Contemporary Philosophers 01:01:28 The Journey of Writing a Book on Hegel 01:09:05 Hegel's Concept of Love and Life 01:14:46 Concluding Thoughts on Hegel's Philosophy  Karen Ng at Vanderbilt University (https://as.vanderbilt.edu/german-russian-studies/bio/ng/) “True union, or love proper, exists only between living beings who are alike in power and thus in one another’s eyes living beings from every point of view; in no respect is either dead for the other.” “… love is a sensing of something living …” These Hegel quotes that Karen mentions are from the fragment on love, published in Early Theological Writings, trans. T.M. Knox, UPenn Press, 1975. The passages are on pages 304 and 305. And the German can be found in volume 1 of the Suhrkamp edition of Hegel’s Werke. Support the show (https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page) Please rate and review with love. YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@waymaking23) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/) , Substack (https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/) . </video> <video> The Self in Oscillation, A Poet's Life with John Koethe and Andrea Hiott Description: Self in Oscillation, A Poet's Life with Philosopher John Koethe In this episode of 'Love and Philosophy,' Andrea interviews John Koethe, a renowned poet and philosopher. They discuss the concept of the oscillation of self as a bridge between poetry and philosophy. Koethe shares his journey from a religious upbringing to his passion for science, poetry, and philosophy. The conversation explores themes of romanticism, consciousness, and the intertwined nature of poetic and philosophical thought. Koethe also reflects on his relationships with notable poets and the influences on his work. The episode concludes with a reading of his poem 'The Realm of Ends,' exemplifying the blend of introspection and exploration that defines his poetry. #philosophy #poetry #wittgenstein #loveandphilosophy #johnkoethe #andreahiott Join https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/ https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/ Give https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page 00:00 Introduction to John Koethe 00:38 John Koethe's Background and Achievements 01:05 Balancing Poetry and Philosophy 01:19 Personal Connection to Koethe's Work 03:44 Early Influences and Religious Upbringing 06:32 Transition from Science to Literature 08:45 Discovering Modern Poetry 14:29 Meeting Influential Poets 22:07 Romanticism and Modernism in Poetry 24:39 Philosophical Dualism and the Mind-Body Problem 28:19 Holding the Paradox in Poetry and Philosophy 31:15 Modernism in Art, Literature, and Science 32:40 Modernism and Quantum Physics 33:46 Philosophical Perspectives on Quantum Mechanics 35:18 Exploring Oscillation in Poetry and Physics 36:42 Wittgenstein and the Nature of Reality 43:11 The Role of Conversation in Poetry 47:26 Philosophy vs. Poetry: Different Constraints 54:06 The Sublime and Self-Consciousness 57:53 Reflections on Love and Poetry 01:03:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts </video> <video> Why everyone is talking about 'affordances' with Harry Heft: Living at the Synapse Description: #affordances #jjgibson #ecologicalpsychology #gibson #wayfinding #navigability A life given to the future and a look into the ideas of ecological psychology with legendary Harry Heft. Known for his renowned contributions to environmental and ecological psychology, Heft discusses the concept of affordances, a term coined by JJ Gibson, and its application across various fields. Heft traces the intellectual lineage from William James to Gibson, emphasizing a relational rather than dualistic approach to understanding perception and action. The conversation spans affordances in cultural contexts, the significance of immediate experience, the importance of teaching and the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment. Join https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ Give https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page Here for Way & Lifeworld https://communityphilosophy.substack.com/ Show notes here. (https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/) 00:00 Introduction to Relational Thinking 00:45 Affordances and Cultural Domain 01:20 Navigating Without Maps 01:42 Animacy and Historical Context 02:09 Welcome and Guest Introduction 02:54 Exploring Affordances with Harry Heft 07:25 Upcoming Conversations and Reflections 08:46 Harry Heft's Journey into Environmental Psychology 12:38 Understanding Ecological Psychology 21:08 Behaviorism and Perception 37:54 Affordances in Design and Interaction 40:59 The Power of Affordances in AI and Robotics 42:54 Affordances in Cultural Contexts 43:58 Wayfinding and Navigation: A Deeper Dive 47:04 Cognitive Maps and Perception 01:00:26 The Evolution of Gibson's Theories 01:12:30 Teaching and Environmental Awareness 01:17:30 Acts of Love in Teaching and Writing #affordances #gibson #ecologicalpsychology #wayfinding #loveandphilosophy Harry's book on James and Gibson https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215349.Ecological_Psychology_in_Context https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF01375628 Harry's Paper, Affordances in the Body (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1468-5914.1989.tb00133.x) https://www.proquest.com/openview/c1f9e456533359d9d75e1e09351442c5/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=48566 Good Reads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215349.Ecological_Psychology_in_Context https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF01375628 "Prof. Heft has been on the Denison faculty since 1976. His graduate training was in an interdisciplinary program concerning the relationship between psychological processes and the environment. At Denison, he has been a recipient of the Charles A. Brickman Award for Teaching Excellence. He has also been elected as a Fellow in both the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. Dr. Heft serves on the Editorial Boards of the journals “Environment & Behavior” and “William James Studies,” and he is the Book Review Editor for the “Journal of Environmental Psychology.” He teaches courses in environmental psychology, history and systems of psychology, and cultural psychology.' Support the show (https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page) Please rate and review with love. YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@waymaking23) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/) , Substack (https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/) Watch Harry discuss Ecological Psychology: https://youtu.be/Is78qR1peaA?si=NVzKGnQFD4JWP0m4 https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/ https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/ </video> <video> Flow, the Free Energy Principle & other Potentials of the Universe with Brain Scientist Karl Friston Description: #karlfriston #freeenergy #sentience #sentientbeings #whatislife #holdtheparadox #patternthatconnects #andreahiott This episode celebrates a year of conversations with a holiday episode with Karl Friston, who has ranked as 'the most influential brain scientist in the world' and been called genius (as in the WIRED magazine piece attributed below), though many find his work mysterious. The melody of this unique conversation, however, is the concept of 'flow' and how it relates to making the right choices within a constantly changing world. Andrea and Karl explore Friston's significant contributions, including active inference and the free energy principle, discussing how these models provide a first-principles account of sentient behavior. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the mathematics and neuroscience behind Friston's theories to practical implications in understanding human behaviour and consciousness. This episode also touches on the theme of interconnectedness, emphasizing the importance of listening, empathy, and holding paradoxes to understand the patterns that connect various scales of life and cognition. Join https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ Give https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page Here for Way & Lifeworld https://communityphilosophy.substack.com/ Photograph by Kate Peters from highly recommended Wired Genius Neuroscience Article https://www.wired.com/story/karl-friston-free-energy-principle-artificial-intelligence/ History of the Future of the Bayesian Brain: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811911011657 Karl Friston Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=q_4u0aoAAAAJ&hl=en Active Inference Institute: https://www.activeinference.institute/ Number 1 Neuroscientist Ranking: https://www.science.org/content/article/computer-program-just-ranked-most-influential-brain-scientists-modern-era 00:00 Introduction to Flow and Existence 02:42 Welcome to Love and Philosophy 02:53 Holiday Episode and One-Year Anniversary 03:59 Introducing Karl Friston and His Work 04:32 Understanding the Free Energy Principle 04:59 The Intersection of Math, Neuroscience, and Everyday Life 12:24 Karl Friston's Journey and Contributions 21:16 The Role of Psychiatry in Karl's Career 24:34 The Disconnection Hypothesis in Schizophrenia 29:53 The Evolution of Brain Imaging 36:17 The Importance of Brain Imaging Software 39:07 Statistical Parametric Mapping Explained 41:27 Functional Segregation and Integration 42:36 Dynamic Causal Modeling and Connectivity 43:00 Voxel-Based Morphometry (VBM) 44:18 The Paradigm Shift in Cognitive Neuroscience 49:43 The Free Energy Principle and Active Inference 50:34 Unconscious Inference and Bayesian Belief 58:53 Thermostats vs. Human Cognition 01:06:44 Affordances and the Free Energy Principle 01:20:02 Scale Invariance and the Free Energy Principle 01:22:23 Entropy and Energy in Thermodynamics 01:23:39 Understanding Sensory Entropy 01:25:47 Maximizing Variational Entropy 01:29:25 Fractals and Multiscale Patterns 01:35:02 Hierarchies in the Brain 01:46:40 Generative Models and Perspective 01:52:46 Social Neuroscience and Group Dynamics 01:57:40 The Importance of Listening and Empathy 02:00:46 Reflections and New Year Resolutions Gregory Bateson Pattern that Connects: https://www.wildculture.com/article/pattern-connects-gregory-bateson-and-ecology-mind/1213 </video> <video> The Flow of Life: An Unusual Winter Walk with Karl Friston and his Free Energy Principle Description: #freenergy #karlfriston #flow #neuroscience #loveandphilosophy Send a love message #andreahiott (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2229994/open_sms)   This episode celebrates a year of conversations, a special holiday episode with 'the most famous neuroscientist in the world' Karl Friston, the 'genius' of the WIRED magazine piece (https://www.wired.com/story/karl-friston-free-energy-principle-artificial-intelligence/) . The melody of this conversation is the concept of 'flow' and how it relates to making the right choices within a constantly changing world. Andrea and Karl explore Friston's significant contributions, including active inference and the free energy principle, discussing how these models might provide a first-principles account of sentient behavior. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the mathematics and neuroscience behind Friston's theories to practical implications in understanding human behavior and consciousness. The episode also touches on the theme of interconnectedness, emphasizing the importance of listening, empathy, and holding paradoxes to understand the patterns that connect various scales of life and cognition. 00:00 Introduction to Flow and Existence 02:42 Welcome to Love and Philosophy 02:53 Holiday Episode and One-Year Anniversary 03:59 Introducing Karl Friston and His Work 04:32 Understanding the Free Energy Principle 04:59 The Intersection of Math, Neuroscience, and Everyday Life 12:24 Karl Friston's Journey and Contributions 21:16 The Role of Psychiatry in Karl's Career 24:34 The Disconnection Hypothesis in Schizophrenia 29:53 The Evolution of Brain Imaging 36:17 The Importance of Brain Imaging Software 39:07 Statistical Parametric Mapping Explained 41:27 Functional Segregation and Integration 42:36 Dynamic Causal Modeling and Connectivity 43:00 Voxel-Based Morphometry (VBM) 44:18 The Paradigm Shift in Cognitive Neuroscience 49:43 The Free Energy Principle and Active Inference 50:34 Unconscious Inference and Bayesian Belief 58:53 Thermostats vs. Human Cognition 01:06:44 Affordances and the Free Energy Principle 01:20:02 Scale Invariance and the Free Energy Principle 01:22:23 Entropy and Energy in Thermodynamics 01:23:39 Understanding Sensory Entropy 01:25:47 Maximizing Variational Entropy 01:29:25 Fractals and Multiscale Patterns 01:35:02 Hierarchies in the Brain 01:46:40 Generative Models and Perspective 01:52:46 Social Neuroscience and Group Dynamics 01:57:40 The Importance of Listening and Empathy 02:00:46 Reflections and New Year Resolutions History of the Future (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811911011657) Karl Friston Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=q_4u0aoAAAAJ&hl=en) Active Inference Institute (https://www.activeinference.institute/) Support the show (https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page) Please rate and review with love. YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@waymaking23) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/) , Substack (https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/) . </video> <video> How to Overcome the Blind Spot: Seeing what we don't see with Evan Thompson Description: Exploring the limits of human perception in science and philosophy, revealing the "blind spot" that exists in our understanding of the world. Strategies for overcoming this blind spot and expanding our awareness are presented, encouraging viewers to question their assumptions and embrace a broader perspective.#complexsystems #systemsthinking #loveandphilosophy #blindspot #whitehead #husserl #subjectivity Widely respected philosopher Evan Thompson discusses 'The Blind Spot' which delves into the complexities of human perception, #science, and the #interconnectedness of nature. Join https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ Give https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page Here for Way & Lifeworld https://communityphilosophy.substack.com/ Together Andrea Hiott and Evan Thompson (https://evanthompson.me/biography/) explore themes such as the impact of idealized scientific models on our understanding of reality, the importance of integrating arts and humanities with STEM disciplines, and the urgency of addressing ecological and meaning crises. The episode also touches on the historical context and influences behind Thompson's work, including his upbringing around pioneering thinkers like Lynn Margulis, Francisco Varela and Gregory Bateson. Evan wrote The Blind Spot with astrophysicist Adam Frank and theoretical physicist Marcelo Gleiser. #evanthompson #andreahiott 00:00 Understanding the Crisis: Human Impact on the Planet 02:25 Introduction to Love and Philosophy 02:46 Interview with Philosopher Evan Thompson 03:02 Exploring Evan Thompson's Background and Influences 04:36 Discussing 'The Blind Spot' and Its Themes 05:32 The Concept of Crisis and Its Philosophical Roots 06:18 The Parable of Temperature and Scientific Abstraction 21:40 The Bifurcation of Nature and Its Implications 35:19 Philosophical Practices and Cognitive Humility 41:06 Philosophers with a Scientific Background 41:35 The Crisis of Meaning in Science 42:26 Science Triumph and Denial 44:36 Educational Emphasis on STEM 45:36 Technology and Scientific Models 47:02 Atoms, Electrons, and Reality 50:07 Large Language Models and Understanding 56:53 The Evolution of Cognitive Science 01:00:24 The Influence of Heterodox Thinkers 01:14:31 The Importance of Love in Knowledge 01:17:17 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections The Blind Spot: https://direct.mit.edu/books/book/5740/The-Blind-SpotWhy-Science-Cannot-Ignore-Human Evan Thompson: https://evanthompson.me/biography/ Einstein and Bergson Article: https://aeon.co/essays/who-really-won-when-bergson-and-einstein-debated-time Listen in your favorite place: https://pod.link/YZLzbj Support the show: https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page </video> <video> spiritual exercises Description: https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ #loveandphilosophy #ancientgreekphilosophy #spiritualexercises #science #philosophy A clip from the podcast with philosopher Evan Thompson The Unspoken Spiritual Dimension of Science This episode explores how ancient philosophy involved spiritual exercises for personal growth and how exemplary scientists often embody these principles, even if unconsciously. The speaker highlights the absence of spiritual aspects in the formal education of science across all levels, noting this as a significant omission. 00:00 Ancient Philosophy and Spiritual Exercises 00:14 Modern Scientists and Spiritual Embodiment 00:32 The Gap in Science Education </video> <video> Patterns in the Movement: Hegel's Concept of Life & the Problem of Contradiction with Karen Ng Description: #hegel #meaning #phenomenologyofspirit #scienceoflogic #dialectic #aufheben Karen Ng is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University, about Hegel's intricate #philosophy and its relevance today. Karen discusses Hegel's concept of life, his radical idea that #self-consciousness is self-conscious life, and how this fundamentally shifts our understanding of reason, cognition, and meaning. The discussion also touches on the challenges of reading Hegel, his relationship with other German idealists like Kant and Schelling, and the interplay between nature, mind, and love. Karen's insights illuminate how Hegel's thoughts on these themes can help us reconsider our approach to modern problems, from environmental issues to the nature of consciousness. #loveandphilosophy #karenng #andreahiott #consciousness #mindandlife Join https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/ https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/ Give https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page Karen Ng: https://karen-ng.com/ Hegel's Concept of Life: https://academic.oup.com/book/37427 00:00 Hegel's Contradictory Philosophy 00:47 The Concept of Life in Hegel's Philosophy 02:55 Introduction to the Conversation with Karen Ng 03:42 Karen Ng's Academic Background and Work 06:49 Karen Ng's Journey to Hegel 08:39 Skepticism and Misunderstandings of Hegel 16:28 Kant's Influence and the Copernican Turn 24:50 Mechanism vs. Teleology in Understanding Life 29:31 Internal vs. External Purposiveness 36:53 Hegel's Process Philosophy and Teleology 39:55 Exploring the Conditions for Intelligibility 40:27 Hegel's Radical Thought on Life and Meaning 41:44 Primitive and Sophisticated Sense-Making 42:09 Self-Conscious Forms of Life 42:37 Hegel's Connection Between Life and Meaning 43:56 The Speculative Identity Thesis 44:41 The Shock of Hegel's Absolute Idea 45:53 Thinking and Corporeality 47:51 The Radical Nature of Self-Conscious Life 48:52 Challenging Cartesian Dualism 49:38 Kant's Dualism and Moral Philosophy 50:37 The Speculative Identity Thesis in Hegel's Logic 50:59 Embodied Cognition and Living Bodies 51:58 The Radical Idea of Life Constituting Self-Consciousness 53:05 Contemporary Philosophers on Life and Mind 53:56 Hegel's Relevance to Modern AI and Computational Theories 01:06:06 Teaching Philosophy and Student Engagement 01:07:46 Hegel's Thoughts on Love and Life 01:09:02 The Concept as Free Love 01:13:26 Final Reflections on Hegel and Philosophy </video> <video> Good Luck with JJ Gibson Description: Serendipity of a Scientific Journey: Harry Heft tells about his time with J.J. Gibson, one of the parents of ecological psychology Full video at: https://youtu.be/Fi2c1tdAT3c?si=484AQ5a41POUlVg9 Audio: https://pod.link/YZLzbj #affordances #jjgibson #ecologicalpsychology #loveandphilosophy #andreahiott Join https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ / waymaking / waymaking23 </video> <video> #loveandphilosophy #personalstory Description: #neuroai #BrainInspired #beyond dichotomy Join Substack for full posts https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/ Giving Page https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page </video> <video> Beyond the Blind Spot with Philosopher Evan Thompson Description: Send a love message   Happy 2025 ❤️ everyone. Philosopher Evan Thompson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Thompson) discusses 'The Blind Spot' which delves into the complexities of human perception, science, and the interconnectedness of nature. Together Andrea Hiott and Evan Thompson explore themes such as the impact of idealized scientific models on our understanding of reality, the importance of integrating arts and humanities with STEM disciplines, and the urgency of addressing ecological and meaning crises. The episode also touches on the historical context and influences behind Thompson's work, including his upbringing around pioneering thinkers like Lynn Margulis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Margulis) , Francisco Varela (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Varela) and Gregory Bateson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Bateson) . Evan wrote The Blind Spot with astrophysicist Adam Frank and theoretical physicist Marcelo Gleiser. #evanthompson #andreahiott #complexsystems #loveandphilosophy #beyonddichotomy 00:00 Understanding the Crisis: Human Impact on the Planet 02:25 Introduction to Love and Philosophy 02:46 Interview with Philosopher Evan Thompson 03:02 Exploring Evan Thompson's Background and Influences 04:36 Discussing 'The Blind Spot' and Its Themes 05:32 The Concept of Crisis and Its Philosophical Roots 06:18 The Parable of Temperature and Scientific Abstraction 21:40 The Bifurcation of Nature and Its Implications 35:19 Philosophical Practices and Cognitive Humility 41:06 Philosophers with a Scientific Background 41:35 The Crisis of Meaning in Science 42:26 Science Triumph and Denial 44:36 Educational Emphasis on STEM 45:36 Technology and Scientific Models 47:02 Atoms, Electrons, and Reality 50:07 Large Language Models and Understanding 56:53 The Evolution of Cognitive Science 01:00:24 The Influence of Heterodox Thinkers 01:14:31 The Importance of Love in Knowledge 01:17:17 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections The Blind Spot (https://direct.mit.edu/books/book/5740/The-Blind-SpotWhy-Science-Cannot-Ignore-Human) Evan Thompson (https://evanthompson.me/biography/) Einstein and Bergson (https://aeon.co/essays/who-really-won-when-bergson-and-einstein-debated-time) Support the show (https://loveandphilosophy.com/giving-page) Please rate and review with love. YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@waymaking23) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/waymaking/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/waymaking23/) , Substack (https://lovephilosophy.substack.com/) . </video>

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