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Love & Philosophy

Beyond Dichotomy | Andrea Hiott

It"s reasonable to care. Exploring philosophical, scientific, technological & poetic spaces beyond either/or bounds. From the heart. Deeply researched. Mostly unscripted.Hosted by philosopher and cognitive scientist Andrea Hiott. A project with Making Ways. Buy the book Holding Paradox: The Navigational Approach to Mind and Consciousness. And join the Substack.

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90:33

Life after Life: Striving with Problems in a Good Way...

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2024/11/07

Send a love messageAlva Noë is Professor of Philosophy, and Chair of the Department of Philosophy, at the University of California, Berkeley, where he is also a member of the Center for New Media, and the Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Professor Noë is a 2012 recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and a 2018 recipient of the Judd Hume Prize in Advanced Visual Studies. Until the end of 2024, he is an Einstein Visiting Fellow at the Free University in Berlin. He is the author of Acti...

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62:09

Source of Consciousness: Why is Feeling so hard to...

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2024/10/30

Send a love messageConsciousness is feeling. Thoughts are ways we maintain our homeostasis. A quick conversation with Mark Solms and Andrea Hiott on the topics of Mark's book The Hidden Spring.Mark Solms is a South African psychoanalyst and neuropsychologist known for his discovery of the brain mechanisms of dreaming and his use of psychoanalytic methods in contemporary neuroscience. He is the Chair of Neuropsychology at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital (Departments of P...

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73:52

Embracing Everyday Battles: Designing as Philosophy...

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2024/10/23

Send a love messageA conversation about Life, Longevity, and Human Connection between Sheng-Hung Lee, a designer, engineer, and educator from MIT’s Age Lab with experience at IDEO, and Andrea Hiott, a philosopher working in Heidelberg and the Netherlands. Together they discusses Lee's unique approach to design. He emphasizes design as a human skill rather than a hard or soft skill, focusing on the role of creativity and human connection in problem-solving. Reflecting on his career, including

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108:29

Heideggerian Robots of Phenomenology and Cognitive...

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2024/10/17

Send a love messageJoin Michael Wheeler and Mirko Prokop as they dive into Heidegger’s phenomenology and its relevance for cognitive science as well as Michael’s recent work in the nascent field of the cognitive arts and humanities. Touching on philosophical and existential questions about the nature of mind and our relationship to the world and others, they explore the structure of human experience, its bodily, biological and social dimensions and discuss how artistic improvisation and creat...

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89:11

Synchronizing Mind, Nature, and Neuroscience:...

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2024/10/10

Send a love messageJoin us in an intriguing exploration of the connections between the brain, body, and environment with esteemed neuroscientist and philosopher, Dr. Georg Northoff. Discover Dr. Northoff's ground-breaking research on spatiotemporal patterns in brain activity, which illuminates our understanding of consciousness and mental states such as depression and mania. Learn about the dynamic brain processes crucial for psychological well-being and the significance of personalized spati...

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95:37

The Minds of Plants with Paco Calvo: Are plants...

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2024/10/02

Send a love messagePaco Calvo leads the MINT Lab and is the renowned author of 'Planta Sapiens,' as we explore the revolutionary concepts of plant intelligence and co-evolution. In today’s rapidly advancing scientific world, the idea of plant intelligence often sparks a heated debate. Can plants think? Do they possess some form of intelligence or cognition? Paco Calvo, the renowned cognitive scientist and philosopher, presents compelling evidence suggesting that plants do indeed have a unique...

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79:15

Power in Polarity? Rethinking opposition in design...

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2024/09/25

Send a love messageAndrea Hiott chats with award-winning designer Alastair Duckworth to investigate the influential role of polarity and paradox in our lives and creations. They discuss how engaging with seemingly contradictory elements—from religious texts to marketing campaigns like Michael Jordan's Nike ad and VW Beetle—can enhance our understanding and spark creativity. The dialogue covers a spectrum of topics, including design strategies of companies like Airbnb, the impact of extreme sp...

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72:01

Swimming Against the Fame Stream: the Power in Taking...

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2024/09/23

Send a love messageLucas shares his journey from being driven by societal pressures and material success to finding deeper meaning and purpose through conversations, psychedelics, and a profound connection with nature. We discuss his recent studies in Egyptology, his thoughts on thinkers like René Girard, and his shift from superficial goals to becoming a school teacher. Lucas also opens up about his transformative relationship with his wife and how it has grounded him, embodying the harmonio...

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79:50

Wholeness, Pattern Language and Place-synergy with...

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2024/09/08

Understanding Wholeness and Place with David SeamonA deep discussion surrounding the concept of 'wholeness' and 'place' with David Seamon, a geographer and phenomenologist, and philosoher Andrea Hiott. The conversation traverses the work of Christopher Alexander, particularly his book 'A Pattern Language,' and how his architectural theories interconnect with environmental serendipity, phenomenology, and the deeper human experience of being in the world. The dialogue encompasses the importance...

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79:58

Remembering Human Resilience in the age of A.I. with...

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2024/08/25

Navigating the Human-AI Relationship: Trust, Values, and Adaptive Resilience. In this episode, Andrea has a riveting conversation with Maria Sentacatarina, CEO advisor and Board Director, about her book 'Adaptive Resilience.' The discussion explores the evolving dynamics between human intelligence and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the necessity for technology to complement and not replace human capabilities. Topics include the critical role of ethics, the expansive potential of the hum...

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61:57

Disrupting Expectations: Existential Life and Love...

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2024/08/12

Simone de Beauvoir and Authentic Love: Andrea Hiott speaks with Skye Cleary, a philosopher at Columbia University, about existentialism, love, and authenticity. They delve into Simone de Beauvoir's influential ideas, questioning societal expectations, and the concept of authentic love as mutual recognition of two freedoms. Skye shares her personal journey, from challenging traditional roles to embracing unique paths, including her experiences in the army, management consulting, and acad...

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79:47

Saving Yourself by Being Yourself with Darryl Pinckney

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2024/08/06

NYC in the 1970s and the spatiotemporal transmissions of writing with Darryl Pinckney: Why do books and poetry matter so much and what is the real avant garde? Does anyone else feel nostalgic for literary movements?An enriching conversation with acclaimed writer Darryl Pinckney exploring the evolution of literature, poetry, and the arts in New York from the 1970s to the present day. Discover personal anecdotes and reflections on the legacies of influential figures like Elizabeth Hardwic...

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88:13

How the World Thinks with Julian Baggini: Moving...

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2024/07/30

Philosophy and Identity with Julian BagginiJoin host Andrea for an enlightening conversation with renowned philosopher and best-selling author Julian Baggini, as they explore the intersections of global philosophical traditions and personal identity. Discover how Baggini’s book 'How the World Thinks' delves into the balance between individualism and community, cultural context, and the integration of diverse ways of thinking. This episode unpacks critical thinking, its ethical dimensions, and...

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85:49

Taking Category Theory to Heart: The Personal Side of...

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2024/07/24

Brandon Baylor, one of the founders of Holon Labs, takes a personal approach here to uncovering the transformative power of category theory. Through bold anecdotes and professional insights, we see how this abstract branch of mathematics that focuses on relationships and roles might redefine our understanding of the world. This conversation highlights the importance of systemic integration, meditation, and creating communities that bridge research and business. Additionally, the role of fathe...

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78:29

Any Human Power: Thinking Thrutopia instead of...

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2024/07/14

Thrutopia "is the art of writing engaging route-maps through to a world we'd all be proud to leave to future generations." Manda Scott's new book Any Human Power is an amazing exercise in Thrutopia. Manda and Andrea meet here for the first time to explore transformative ideas beyond traditional dichotomies. This episode delves into shamanic practices, the concept of Thrutopia, and systemic evolution as expressed in Manda's podcast 'Accidental Gods' and her transformative new book 'Any Human P...

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60:04

Maps are their own territory with Mahault Albarracin

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2024/07/13

Unpacking Complexities with Mahault Albarracin : on Cognitive Computing, Sexology, and the Patterns that make a difference.Join us as we try and discuss what cannot be discussed, touching on sexology, cognitive computing, and technology's role in societal change. Albarracin , currently pursuing a PhD in cognitive computing, delves into the definitions and interrelations between disciplines, the patterns that shape cognition and awareness, and the potential of technology to influence social dy...

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48:20

I Am Because We Are: New approaches to sustainable...

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2024/07/08

In this episode, Andrea and Jonathan Bill Doe, a PhD candidate from the Brandenburgische Technische Universität, as they explore Jonathan's research on the Keta Lagoon and urban gardening in Ghana. Initially focusing on Jonathan's intriguing master's project, 'Keta Lagoon: Uncovering Suppressed Heritage Practices for Sustainable Wetland Management,' they delve into the complexities of heritage, sustainability, and cultural practices. Jonathan shares insights from his extensive academic journe...

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108:18

Knowing and the Known: Consciousness, Cognition and...

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2024/07/07

Starting with Fred's unique scholarship and teaching, his nursing background, and his early studies with Douglas Hofstadter, Andrea & Fred lay the groundwork for an in-depth discussion on the history and interdisciplinary nature of cognitive science. Uncovering the philosophical and contemporary science behind defining cognitive science, the mind-body relationship, and distinctions between consciousness and cognition. They also discuss the phenomena of joint speech (a term coined by Cummi...

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133:33

Can we model cognition? And what is a model anyway?...

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2024/06/30

Mechanistic and Dynamical Approaches with Paul Kelly and Andrea Hiott.This episode delves into the philosophical and practical distinctions between mechanistic and dynamical models, highlighting their significance in cognitive science and climate science. Paul and Andrea also unpack the 3M principle, surrogative reasoning, and equilibrium models, emphasizing the role of models in scientific inquiry and their broader implications for understanding complex systems. Perfect for enthusiasts of co...

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59:17

What is Intelligence? Brains, Evolution, and A.I....

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2024/06/21

Max Bennett is the author of 'A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains.' In this episode Andrea and Max discuss his journey from working in AI technology commercialization to embarking on a five-year passion project that led to writing the book. He explains the motivation behind studying the discrepancies between human brain functionality and AI systems, resulting in several published papers and collaborations with neuroscientists. The ...

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