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Love & Philosophy#79 Loving to Know and Subsidiary Focal Integration with Esther Lightcap MeekSend a love message from-to fractals, Michael Polanyi, Indeterminate Future Manifestations, the difference between information and knowledge, epistemological therapy and some laughter and good cheerHappy holidays! To skip the research ramble, go to 26:30. This episode explores the intricate relationships between knowledge, information, reality, and love with guest Esther Lightcap Meek. Building on the ideas of Michael Polanyi, Esther and Andrea delve into the concept of ‘subsidiary focal integration’ and its implications for how we understand reality. The conversation addresses the limitations of viewing knowledge merely as information, the importance of bodily cognition, and how love...
2025-12-231h 33Love & PhilosophyHippocampus Love: Action at a Distance and the bridge of Memory, Part 4 with Lynn NadelSend a love messageMaybe memory is a way we communicate with ourselves and the world at various layers, a bridging experience of what we call time and space.In this episode, Andrea Hiott and Lynn Nadel continue their ongoing talks about memory. This time they explore the intricate workings of the hippocampus, focusing on its role in bridging spatial and temporal gaps. They delve into how memory, navigation, and cognitive maps are interconnected, challenging traditional views and opening up discussions on the dynamic nature of memory. Lynn shares insights from this paper, d...
2025-12-141h 40Love & Philosophy#78 Holding Love & Power (Without Losing Either) with policy advisor Jamie BristowSend a love message Hey everybody. This podcast is about seemingly impossible combinations and this one is the doozy of love and power. It’s about the politics of care. Or love in politics. Can you hold those words at once? Can we? We might be surprised by ourselves.Jamie Bristow has spent the last fifteen years bringing mindfulness and contemplative practices into the British Parliament, the UN, and halls of power around the world. And now he’s decided love is the only answer. But what happens when you bring the language of love...
2025-12-071h 28Love & Philosophy#77 Evolving Language by Embracing Paradox with Lisa MaroskiSend a love messageThis episode, hosted by philosopher Andrea Hiott, explores the concept of embracing paradox with Lisa Maroski, author of 'Embracing Paradox, Evolving Language.' The discussion delves into how our language separates concepts, leading to binary thinking, and how questioning and reexamining these linguistic habits can foster a deeper understanding of interconnectedness. Using the metaphor of the Mobius Strip, Lisa explains the importance of holding multiple truths simultaneously and the potential for transforming our worldview. They touch on various topics, including the influence of language on culture, the need for a new way of...
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Future Learning Design PodcastWhat's Love Got to Do with Education? A Conversation with Dr. Laura Penn, Khadija Shahper Bakthiar, Jamie Bristow and Andrea HiottAs we think about systems change, it's all too easy to get caught up the technical design of new institutions and 'system architecture'. But if we are being asked to consider a qualitatively different way governing, convening, educating, distributing resources - all of the fundamentals of society -then perhaps we can start by asking: What has LOVE got to do with any of it? As I share at the start of this episode, it's been clear to me that it's difficult to bring the concept of love into such discussions. So I really wanted to...
2025-11-301h 10Love & Philosophy#76 The Care of Things: Philosophy of Maintenance & Making Things Last with Jérome Denis and David PontilleSend a love messageRethinking Everyday Care with Jérome Denis and David PontilleIn this episode of Love and Philosophy, host Andrea explores the often overlooked but essential realm of maintenance and care, diving into its philosophical, social, and political dimensions. Joined by guests Jérome Denis and David Pontille, accomplished scholars from France, the discussion delves into how maintenance connects with the theories of care, the work of influential figures like Bruno Latour, and the interdisciplinary field of Science and Technology Studies (STS). They unpack the intricate relationship between humans and objects, examining co...
2025-11-231h 23Love & Philosophy#75 Hyperscanning & Human Connection: Synchronization and the Third Brain with Biologist Nicolás HinrichsSend a love message Buy L&P its first coffeeNeuroscience, Geometric Hyperscanning, and Real Time RelationAndrea welcomes Nicolás to discuss the cutting-edge neuroscience technique of hyperscanning, which records brain activity from two or more individuals simultaneously during social interactions. They dive into how hyperscanning reveals brain synchronization reflecting shared attention, empathy, and effective communication. The conversation highlights the broader applications, from studying parent-child bonding and social disorders to advancing mental health interventions. The discussion also touches on integrating philosophical insights to better understand social interactions, emphasizing the importance of holding sc...
2025-11-111h 10Love & PhilosophyMoving Beyond Binaries in Education: Andrea Hiott in Conversation with Tim Logan on Future Learning DesignSend a love messageMoving Beyond Binaries in Education - A Conversation with Tim LoganThis bonus episode features a conversation with Tim Logan from his podcast The Future Learning Design. In this episode, Tim and Andrea are discussing advancements and challenges in education. They explore themes such as the limitations of traditional education frameworks, the emerging insights from 4E cognitive science, and the importance of embodied, relational and ecological approaches to cognition. They also discuss the disorienting yet exciting potential of understanding education as a living, dynamic process. Through it all, the conversation emphasizes...
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VoicecraftE138| Presence & The Machine | w/ Andrea Hiott, Simon van der Els, Anna Gyllenklev, Tim AdalinWhat is presence? How can we inoculate against coercive programming? How does presence relate to the revolutionary subject? This dialogue welcomes philosopher, neuroscientist and host of Love and Philosophy, Andrea Hiott, microbiologist and shamanic practitioner Simon van der Els, and design ontologist Anna Gyllenklev, in dialogue with philosopher Tim Adalin.---Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ https://www.voicecraft.io/content/e138-presence-and-the-machine-w/-andrea-hiott-simon-van-der-els-anna-gyllenklev-tim-adalinListen to the full intro song by Cantrips titled 'The Big Break' @ https://youtu.be/Qaj-stBL4...
2025-10-231h 43Love & Philosophy#74 the Dynamics of Holding and Sharing: Authenticity, Maps, Masks & Voicecraft with Tim AdalinSend a love message Buy L&P a Coffee or Give DirectlyJoin the NewsletterNavigating the Depths of Voice, Authenticity, and Love with Tim AdalinIn this episode of 'Love and Philosophy,' philosopher host Andrea Hiott engages in a profound conversation with Tim Adalin, founder of the Voicecraft Project in Australia and a philosopher and facilitator of philosophical events. They explore various themes such as the importance of voice, the distinction between holding and sharing space, and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in today's complex social landscapes. The discussion also d...
2025-10-232h 23Love & PhilosophyHippocampus Love: The Neural Representation Debate & Cognitive Maps with Lynn Nadel (BONUS EPISODE)Send a love message Decoding the Brain: Representation and Relational Memory in Cognitive NeuroscienceGiveSupport with a SubscriptionThis episode of 'Love and Philosophy Beyond Dichotomy,' hosted by Andrea Hiott, features a deep dive with Lynn Nadel into the complexities of representation in the brain. The discussion explores how thoughts and memories are formed and represented, beginning with a child's understanding and extending to advanced theories in neuroscience. Central themes include population coding, the relational nature of brain functions, and the embodied cognition approach. They also touch on historical perspectives f...
2025-10-1459 minLove & Philosophy#73 Life Together on the Möbius Strip with author, educator and activist Parker PalmerSend a love message Exploring Life's ParadoxesGiveSupport with a SubscriptionIn this deeply reflective episode of 'Love and Philosophy,' philosopher host Andrea Hiott converses with Parker Palmer, the founder of the Center for Courage and Renewal, about the profound truths of life. They discuss the struggles of depression, the essence of living a life of paradox, and the significance of integrating soul with role. Palmer also shares transformative insights on the nature of love, community, and solitude, and reads a poignant poem that captures the essence of enduring l...
2025-10-031h 19Love & Philosophy#72 Rethinking Cognition: Posthumanism to Planetary Ecology with Professor Katherine HaylesSend a love message GiveSupport with a SubscriptionA poetic conversation at the intersection of literature, science, and technology with Katherine Hayles, a distinguished research professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. Hayles discusses her ideas from her books 'How We Became Posthuman' and 'Bacteria to AI,' focusing on the need to rethink cognition and decouple it from consciousness. She describes the concept of non-conscious cognition and emphasizes the importance of understanding the integrated cognitive framework, which includes biological organisms, synthetic intelligences, and their symbiotic relationships with humans. The discussion e...
2025-09-231h 21Love & Philosophy#70 Fractal Rubik's Cube & the Big Machine with futurist polymath Michael GarfieldSend a love message GiveSupport with a SubscriptionMichael Garfield is a futurist polymath who has worked everywhere from the KU Natural History Museum to the Sante Fe Institute to Mozilla to the Long Now. He’s currently with the AI Capabilities and Alignment Consensus Project. Oh, and he also has twenty years experience as an artist and musician. This conversation is a bit of a song exploder, looking into one of Michael’s songs (the Big Machine) through the kaleidoscope of his other more academic interests.Summary: A deep, multi...
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Future Learning Design PodcastMoving Beyond Binaries in Learning, Loving, and Living - A Conversation with Andrea HiottI've been so looking forward to sharing this conversation as it is an area that I am particularly passionate about. I feel very strongly that the way we think and talk about learning, teaching and education is so rooted in Behaviorism and Cognitivism and the dominant language of training and metaphors of the brain as a computer. And there is a still a widespread lack of awareness of the emerging insights of cognitive science - often called 4E cognitive science, referring to embodied, embedded, extended and enactive cognition. This is the idea that our understanding, thinking and learning in...
2025-09-0753 minLove & Philosophy#69 The philosophy of Bioregionalism with Félix de RosenSend a love messageGiveA first person exploration of the philosophy of bioregionalism, inspired by the complexity science of Donnella Meadow, with Felix de Rosen, a landscape architect and gardener. Felix shares his fascinating journey from studying political science at Harvard to his passion for the natural world and Bioregionalism. Andrea and Felix explore the philosophy of organizing human societies around naturally defined areas, discussing complex systems and the importance of finding community. This conversation is an exploration of the intersections of ecology, culture, and personal growth through Felix's experiences and insights o...
2025-08-251h 02Love & Philosophy#68: Loving, Knowing and Participatory Sense-making with philosopher Hanne De JaegherSend a love messageGiveSupport with a Subscription4e philosopher of cognitive science Hanne De Jaegher discusses the profound relationship between loving and knowing as intertwined processes. The first in what we hope to be many conversations about this inspirational work. With Andrea, Hanne explores the idea that thinking and feeling emerge from the same fundamental act of sense-making, which is rooted in our basic, biological existence. De Jaegher shares her personal experiences and how they led to her academic journey studying cognitive science, and then to her work on participatory sense-making...
2025-08-211h 36Love & PhilosophySummer of 2024: Synapses of Life with Shoma ChaudhurySend a love message GiveSupport with a Subscription Andrea shares a deeply reflective conversation with renowned journalist Shoma Chaudhury. Originally recorded over a year ago for the Synapse conference, this episode offers an intimate look into Shoma's thought process and career journey. Shoma discusses her approach to holding nuanced, meaningful conversations with a wide variety of people, including some of the most famous figures globally. The episode delves into Shoma's personal experiences of navigating public scrutiny and professional hardships. Through the lens of her experiences, Shoma elaborates on themes of curiosity, compassion, fo...
2025-08-121h 29Love & Philosophy#67: Autonomy, Autopoiesis & the Enactive Approach with philosopher Ezequiel Di PaoloSend a love messageAfter Andrea’s introduction, Mirko Prokop talks to Ezequiel Di Paolo about the enactive approach in cognitive science and its roots in Francisco Varela’s work on biological autonomy. They explore the ideas of autonomy and autopoiesis, the deeper meaning of enaction, how biological, sensorimotor and social dimensions of embodiment drive the ongoing, creative process that is human becoming, and what this implies about the meaning of love, authenticity, and the importance of staying true to your questions.GiveSupport with a paid subscriptionEzequiel is a Rese...
2025-08-021h 12Love & Philosophy#66 Harmonizing the Dao with analytic philosopher Eric SchwitzgebelSend a love message This show is about harmonizing the Dao and embracing the world's weirdness at once. Our guest is Eric Schwitzgebel, an analytic philosopher and professor at the University of California Riverside. As they unfold the Dao and the world’s weirdness, Andrea and Eric explore everything from robot consciousness, the love darts of snails, triads, axiology, and the philosophy of opening. Eric shares his journey into classical Chinese philosophy, how we understands harmonizing with the Dao, some of his writings about consciousness, and the importance of appreciating the world's inherent weirdness. This conversation offers a d...
2025-07-241h 23Love & Philosophy#65 Play & Meaningful Uncertainty: Active Inference and the Intellectual Sweet Spot with Julian Kiverstein of Amsterdam UMCSend a love message Julian Kiverstein is a senior professor at Amsterdam Medical. He's co-authored various papers about the importance of play as it relates to predictive processing, active learning, intimacy and embodied cognition.Andrea Hiott is a philosopher at Universität Heidelberg.Sometimes we get stuck in attractor states. Play is a form of disruption that may be able to help us get unstuck. Play seems to be far from algorithmic.This conversation explores how playfulness is crucial for meaning and flourishing, and how building safe spaces for play (such as...
2025-07-161h 23Love & Philosophy#64: Complimentary Science & the Lure of Convenience with philosopher of technology Sabina LeonelliSend a love message Give Sabina Leonelli (hosted live here by Fotis Tsiroukis) is a philosopher of science and technology renowned for pioneering work in the philosophy of data & open science. As a professor at the Technical University ofMunich (TUM), she directs the Ethical Data Initiative and leads the PHIL_OS project, which develops empirically grounded frameworks for open science in under-resourced research environments. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges high theory with participatory, on-the-ground research—exemplified by her ethnographic collaborations with biologists and data scientists.In this episode, host Fotis engages in a deep and...
2025-07-091h 25Love & Philosophy#63 Shaping Habits Together: life's changes and challenges with cognitive scientist Mark Michael JamesSend a love message Andrea in conversation with fellow cognitive scientist Mark Michael James, highlighting his journey from understanding patterns of being to shaping habits and realigning health. Mark shares his experiences from Ireland, his academic pursuits, and his present work at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. This episode delves into synchronicity, embodied cognition, and the philosophies and practices of the arising 'school of way' of practice and philosophy which includes 'wayshaping' and 'waymaking' and pertains to a paper Mark has recently written with Mushfiqa Jamaluddin, Tom Froese, Aisha Belhadi, Anna Panagiotou, and Dave Snowden. I...
2025-06-291h 49Love & PhilosophyKaleidoscopic Cognition: Beyond DichotomySend a love message support with a subscriptionTRAILER: Bringing care into public discourse alongside critical thinking.Hello, everyone. In today's world, we're often pushed into choosing sides and thinking in absolutes. But what if there was another way? Or rather, what if there were many other ways? Welcome to to Love and Philosophy. This is a cumulative philosophy project where we practice kaleidoscopic thinking, moving beyond either/or scenarios to embrace the complexity of existence.Andrea Hiott, together with other hosts and contributors, gathers philosophers, scientists, and people from all w...
2025-06-2302 minLove & Philosophy#62: Living Philosophically and Thinking Wild with professor of technology Jessica BöhmeSend a love messageJessica Böhme is a sustainability scientist, transformation researcher, and founder of the Institute for Practical Eco Philosophy. Jessica shares her journey of exploring the connection between inner transformation and outer change, and how this quest has influenced her personal and professional life. Andrea and Jessica delve into the concept of living philosophically, the role of relational philosophies, and how they impact sustainability. They also discuss the challenges Jessica faced in academia, the significance of personal practices, and her innovative idea of 'philosophy gyms' aimed at integrating philosophy into everyday life for better e...
2025-06-191h 08Love & Philosophy#61: Burning to Give Light: the delicate balance of illness and insight with former Wall Streeter Tom MorganSend a love message GiveSupport with a SubscriptionThe line between a psychotic break and success is not quite as clear as it once was, nor is the question of what medication, therapy, or practice is best, or in what amount. This conversation tries to unpack that liminal space with a man who knows it well and has been able to stay connected to the love in it.In this episode of Love and Philosophy, Andrea engages in an in-depth conversation with Tom Morgan, exploring the complexities of love, philosophy, a...
2025-06-111h 27Love & Philosophy#59: Complexity Coding, Residuality Theory & the Hyperliminal: being flexible and rigid at once with architect Barry O'ReillySend a love message(Kaufmann Neworks are Boolean: see here if you want to know more, but you don't need to know anything about them to understand this episode)Please sign up for the newsletter here.Embracing Uncertainty: Barry O'Reilly on Software Architecture and PhilosophyIn this episode of Love and Philosophy, we sit down with Barry O'Reilly, a seasoned software architect with a deep background in pure mathematics and experience at top companies like Microsoft. He discusses his innovative concept, Residuality Theory, which introduces complexity theory into software development for...
2025-05-181h 22Love & Philosophy#58: Hill Making & Lessons for Living with WIRED co-founder Kevin KellySend a love messageAndrea sits down with Kevin Kelly, a true pioneer in the world of technology and futurism. Known for his foundational work with Whole Earth, Wired Magazine and definitive pieces like '1000 True Fans,' Kelly shares insights from his early fascination with science fiction to his groundbreaking contributions in understanding and shaping the digital age and technological ideas. They discuss the profound influence of science fiction on technological advancements, the humanizing impact of the internet, and the vital importance of travel and curiosity for finding meaning. Kelly explains the nuanced continuum between biology...
2025-05-061h 03Love & Philosophy#57: Complexity Fatigue & the Third Entity with philosophers and neuroscientists Beck Todd, Shay Welch and Penijean GracefireSend a love messageParticipatory sense-making is a term coined by Hanne De Jaegher & Ezequiel Di Paolo. Both these philosophers will be featured in upcoming episodes.Andrea Hiott hosts Rebecca Todd, Shay Welch, and Penijean Gracefire explore intricate themes of participatory sensemaking, the concept of the 'third entity,' and the impact of trauma and love on interpersonal relationships. The discussion delves into how the body acts as a data-gathering device, how sensory inputs shape our understanding of the world, and the importance of mutual sense-making in a highly complex and often overwhelming environment. Each...
2025-04-251h 43Love & PhilosophyBONUS: A Quick Podcast about Podcast(s) with Andrea & FotisSend a love messageAndrea and Fotis (a guest host of L&P) explore the intricate world of podcasting. Fotis, returning from a previous episode and getting ready to do his second podcast for L&P, asks Andrea about the podcast's growth. In this unplanned chat, the two talk a bit about what podcasts mean to them, Game B, the intersection of various disciplines, and the broader impact of podcasting as a medium. They discuss the research and connective side of podcasting and reflect on this new journey, sharing insights on authenticity, community-building, and the challenges of...
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The Lucas Vos PodcastAndrea Hiott - Dreams, Meditation & Participatory Sense-Making - Lucas Vos Podcast #91Andrea Hiott is a cognitive scientist and host of the "Love and Philosophy" channel. Please find her work below:
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2025-04-131h 01Love & Philosophy#56: Radical Incompleteness & Windows of Ritournelle with poet philosopher Bayo AkomolafeSend a love messageRitournelle is a concept created by Gilles Deleuze & Felix Guattari for A Thousand Plateaus (1987.) It's the main subject of 11th plateau 1837: Of the refrain. In this episode of 'Love and Philosophy,' host Andrea Hiott engages in a deep and thought-provoking conversation with philosopher, psychologist, and poet Bayo Akomolafe. They discuss the transformative power of love, the complexities beyond binary categorizations, and the idea of life as a process filled with relational tensions and incompleteness. The discussion covers Bayo's personal journey, including reflections on his father and his book 'These Wilds Beyond Our...
2025-04-1139 minLove & Philosophy#55: How Shall we Live? with anthropologist and lineologist Tim IngoldSend a love messageLife is not built by blocks but by lines woven together according to Tim Ingold, emeritus professor of anthropology at the University of Aberdeen and a leading thinker in anthropology and philosophy. Tim Ingold and Andrea Hiott explore key themes from Tim's influential works, such as 'Anthropology: Why It Matters' and 'Lines,' discussing how life is a continuous journey along interwoven threads and traces shaped by our every action. Building on Gibson, Deleuze, Hallowell, Merleau-Ponty, and others, Ingold's idea of 'wayfaring' as our fundamental mode of being challenges traditional distinctions between nature a...
2025-03-301h 39Love & Philosophy#54: Project Love: What We Make & How it Makes Us with service designer Clive GrinyerSend a love message "If a thing loves, it is infinite" William Blake: In this episode of Love and Philosophy, Andrea engages with Clive Grinyer, a renowned industrial and service designer and the director of Project Love. The discussion centers around how design can be a catalyst for fostering love, empathy, and compassion in society, and how this is a form of collective cognition. They explore various innovative projects, including a conversational bench, a heat map app, and a secular gravestone for natural beauty spots. The conversation delves into the philosophy behind design and how it...
2025-03-221h 06Love & Philosophy#53: Another Needful Freedom: Truth in Tension with Mike Brock, ex-tech-exec, reluctant CassandraSend a love message GiveSupport with a Subscription'Needful Freedom' comes from the work of philosopher Hans Jonas and though this podcast is not about Jonas, Andrea and Mike discuss this term towards understanding the skill of the future.Mike's bio: "Ex-tech exec, now a reluctant Cassandra. Penning dispatches from democracy's peril at notesfromthecircus.com. Unmasking the unholy alliance of Silicon Valley and aspiring despots. 2+2=4, even when power insists otherwise."Cognitive Revolution: Mike Brock on Love, Truth, and the Future of Democracy:In this deep and t...
2025-03-142h 56Love & Philosophy#52: We Are Not Machines! Agency & Science beyond Computationalism with Fotis and Yogi (Johannes Jaeger)Send a love message#paradox of #love and #agency Yogi aka. Johannes Jaeger like to fashion himself as a natural philosopher. After having his own lab and being the director of an institute in Vienna he left academia for pursuing intellectual production independently. He is part of an science-art collective in Vienna called The Zone. His focus has been primarily focused on his book, Beyond the Age of #Machines, which he had been publishing incrementally in digital form. Fotis Tsiroukis is a cross-disciplinary researcher interested in the intersection between humanities, science and new media. Also a cyborg...
2025-03-051h 35Love & Philosophy#51: Body Knowledge with philosophers Shay Welch and Elena CuffariSend a love message Elena Clare Cuffari is a Professor at Franklin and Marshall College. Shay Welch is a professor at Spelman College in Atlanta. In this episode, they discuss embodied cognition and participatory sensemaking in relation to marginalized body epistemologies. They share insights from a recent conference that brought together diverse perspectives on how embodied cognition intersects with issues of race, gender, and activism. Welch emphasizes that she never separates her scholarship from her personal life, seeing philosophy as inherently connected to her lived experience. Cuffari highlights the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of her work with c...
2025-02-271h 17Love & Philosophy#50: Love and Liberation in Times of Crisis with philosopher Rupert Read (and Wittgenstein)Send a love messageSupport the showIn this episode, which was recorded in the autumn of 2024, Andrea Hiott talks with environmental philosopher and public intellectual Rupert Read. They delve into Read's realization that 'this civilization is finished,' his engagement with Wittgenstein's philosophy (especially the book he edited with Alice Crary), his subsequent involvement with Extinction Rebellion, how he has come to understand crisis as inflections of love, and the 'moving forward' work of the Climate Majority Project. The conversation explores themes of crisis, consciousness, intergenerational solidarity, and the liberating power of love and...
2025-02-131h 25Love & Philosophy#49: Empowerment in Robotics: Solo Brainstorm & AI Bonus Conversation with Dari TrendafilovSend a love message Decoding the Empowerment Measurement in AI and Robotics with Dari Trendafilov. Dari has a PhD in Computing Science from the University of Glasgow, UK. His research interests are situated at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Human–Computer Interaction. He specialized in probabilistic information-theoretic modelling of complex systems and analysis of computational and interactive cognitive systems in the context of social and human–robot interaction. Towards his aim of establishing the fundamental information processing principles driving decision-making in living organisms, he has developed information-theoretic models and tools for the study of human senso...
2025-01-311h 15Love & Philosophy#48: In Defense of the Human Being with Thomas FuchsSend a love message Exploring Human Embodiment and Conviviality with Thomas Fuchs, the Karl Jaspers Professor of Philosophy and Psychiatry, Heidelberg University, GermanyJoin Andrea for an insightful conversation with Thomas Fuchs, a philosopher and psychiatrist at Universität Heidelberg, as they delve into his book, 'In Defense of the Human Being.' Explore the profound questions about our distinctiveness from machines, the concept of 'conviviality,' and the essence of human embodiment. They discuss the oscillation between self-aggrandizement and self-contempt and how intersubjectivity and embodied experiences are central to understanding what it means to be...
2025-01-271h 04Love & Philosophy#47: Love Beyond Subject and Object with therapist & neuroscientist Mark SolmsSend a love message GiveSupport with a Subscription Mark Solms | Part 2 | Can love bring us beyond traditional divides?Mark Solms is a professor in the Department of Neuropsychology at the University of Cape Town: "My early research focused on the brain mechanisms of sleep and dreaming led to an interest in consciousness, which is currently my major focus. My emphasis is on brainstem mechanisms of consciousness and the foundational role of affect, emotional affect in particular. This work has included applications to various neuropsychiatric disorders, such as anosognosia an...
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Intelligent Teams PodcastLove, Phenomenology, and Waymaking with Andrea HiottThis week’s guest on the Intelligent Teams Podcast is Philosopher, Neuroscientist and Podcaster Andrea Hiott. Andrea is the host of the Love and Philosophy - Beyond Dichotomy podcast, where she interviews some of the worlds most eminent thinkers about mind, cognition and experience. Andrea is a researcher at Universität Heidelberg in Utrecht developing her philosophy of Waymaking. I stumbled across Andrea’s work about 6 months ago when researching for my own podcast and have been blown away at the way she integrates thinking and thinkers from across science, philosophy and the humanities. She conne...
2025-01-241h 16Love & Philosophy#46: Rhythms of Nature & Love: Hegel's Concept of Life with philosopher Karen NgSend a love message 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 com...
2025-01-151h 15Love & Philosophy#45: Living Beyond the Blind Spot with Philosopher Evan ThompsonSend a love message Happy 2025 ❤️ everyone. Philosopher 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, Francisco Varela and Gregory Bateson. Evan wrote The B...
2025-01-011h 19Love & Philosophy#44: The Flow of Life: An Unusual Winter Walk with Karl Friston and his Free Energy PrincipleSend a love message Karl Friston has ranked as 'the most influential brain scientist in the world' and been called a genius (as in the WIRED magazine piece), though many find his work mysterious. The melody of this unique conversation between Karl and Andrea, however, is the concept of 'flow' and how it relates to making the right choices within a constantly changing world. Andrea and Karl also 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 r...
2024-12-252h 01Love & Philosophy#43: Environment is Not in the Head: Why everyone's talking about Affordances with Harry HeftSend a love messageA 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.Show notes...
2024-12-191h 20Love & Philosophy#42: Academic dissonance, unexpected paths & process with neuroscientist and Brain Inspired Paul MiddlebrooksSend a love messageNeuroscience, AI, and Philosophy with Paul from Brain InspiredCan 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?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...
2024-12-111h 27Love & Philosophy#41: Paths of Power and Paradox with Minna Salami, author of Sensuous KnowledgeSend a love messageMinna Salami is a Nigerian-Finnish and Swedish feminist author, social critic and currently Program Chair at THE NEW INSTITUTE. She is the author of Can Feminism Be African? (forthcoming Harper Collins) and Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for Everyone (Bloomsbury 2020) which has been translated into multiple languages. Minna is a leading voice of contemporary feminism, she has drawn over a million readers to her multiple award-winning blog MsAfropolitan.com.In this episode, Andrea Hiott has a profound conversation with author and philosopher Mina Salami about her influential book, 'Sensuous Knowledge...
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Love & Philosophy#40: All Those Yesterdays: a lifelong conversation with poet-philosopher John KoetheSend a love messageFrank O'Hara, John Ashbery, Ludwig Wittgenstein, dualism, physics, and more."John Koethe was born on December 25, 1945. He began writing poetry in 1964 during his undergraduate years at Princeton University and went on to receive a PhD in philosophy from Harvard University.GiveSupport with a SubscriptionKoethe’s Ninety-fifth Street (Harper Perennial, 2009) won the 2010 Lenore Marshall Prize from the Academy of American Poets. He has published numerous other books of poetry, including Cemeteries and Galaxies (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2025); Walking Backwards: Poems 1966–2016 (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2018); The Swim...
2024-11-281h 04Love & Philosophy#39: The Real World and its Many Models with philosopher Michela MassimiSend a love messageExploring Perspectival Realism: Are there many paths to the right place?In this episode, Andrea talks with Michela Massimi, a philosopher renowned for her book 'Perspectival Realism.' They look at what these terms mean, discussing the relevance of perspectivism in the philosophy of science and its implications for understanding scientific models, realism, and pluralism. The conversation explores how different perspectives can coexist in scientific inquiry without leading to relativism, and the role of local and experiential knowledge in contributing to scientific understanding. Massimi also shares her personal journey into philosophy and...
2024-11-211h 14Love & PhilosophyHolding Paradox: Beyond DichotomiesSend a love messageLove and Philosophy? Beyond Dichotomy? What is this all about?A few unscripted thoughts today in the diary on thinking paradoxically. These diaries are not usually published on the podcast (just on the Substack and YouTube) but this one seemed relevant to post here too as a trailer or sorts. Hugs and love to you all,Andrea HiottGiveSupport with a SubscriptionSupport the showPlease rate and review with love. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Substack.
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Accidental GodsHolding the Paradox: Navigating a changing world with Andrea Hiott of Making WaysWe are not going back. But how do we go forward now in a world where the old norms are under assault by people who move fast and break everything? How do we find a place of balance and compassion - for ourselves, each other and the More than Human world - so that we can move forward in a way that isn’t just a replaying of the old binaries? Our world changed irrevocably with the results of the US election on the 5th of November. On this podcast, we talk a lot about total systemic chan...
2024-11-201h 08Love & Philosophy#38: What is Consciousness and Where Can We Find It? with philosopher & computer scientist Bernardo KastrupSend a love messageRESEARCH CONVERSATION about the many ways the term consciousness is used in science, philosophy and everyday life. We also discuss cognitive processes, empathy, the meaning of life, the inevitability of death & of course, metaphysical idealism. SA Article, Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell03:02 Intro 08:08 Metaconsciousness19:11 Personal Experiences & Consciousness25:07 Metacognition, Evolution of Physicalism50:51 Mistake of Ultimate Belief51:43 Misconceptions52:28 Neuroscience & Hallucinations53:15 Consistency of False Beliefs53:33 UnReality, Controlled Hallucinations56:00 Materialism vs. Idealism01:07:28 Role of Dissociation01:17:16 Physicalism & Idealism01:31:12 Consciousness & Reality 01:40:45 Unified Field...
2024-11-142h 26Love & Philosophy#37: Our Entanglement: Striving with problems (in a good way) with philosopher Alva NoëSend 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 Action in Perception (2004), Out of Our Heads: Why You Are Not Your Br...
2024-11-071h 30Love & Philosophy#36: Feeling into the Source of Self with neuropsychologist Mark SolmsSend a love message GiveSupport with a SubscriptionConsciousness 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 Psychology and Neurology), President of the South African P...
2024-10-301h 02Love & Philosophy#35: Embracing Everyday Battles: Design as Philosophy with Sheng-Hung LeeSend 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 the redesign of the Shanghai Library and projects on longevity, Lee highlights the importance of holistic, life-centered design, community, an...
2024-10-231h 13Love & Philosophy#34: Heideggerian Robots of Phenomenology and Cognitive Science with Michael Wheeler and Mirko ProkopSend 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 creativity can lead us to see authenticity as the basic dynamic of thinking. 00:00: Introduction and guest welcome...
2024-10-171h 48Love & Philosophy#33: Synchronizing Mind, Nature, and Neuroscience: Spacetime Experimentation with Georg NorthoffSend 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 spatiotemporal patterns in mental health therapy. This episode weaves through Dr. Northoff's philosophical journey, influenced by nature, and thinkers like Kant and Whitehead, advocating a non-reductive neurophilosophy of human interconnectedness...
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What is a Good Life?What is a Good Life? #91 - Navigating The Path of Curiosity with Andrea HiottOn the 91st episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to welcome our guest, Andrea Hiott. Andrea is a philosopher and the founder of Making Ways, a private educational consultancy that works with individuals, businesses, and organisations such as EMI to explore the guiding philosophies at the core of our lives and actions. She is also an author and educator, holding degrees in the philosophy of mind, neuroscience, and UNESCO World Heritage. Andrea has authored several books, including Thinking Small, and her work has appeared in renowned publications such as the The Wall Street...
2024-10-081h 03Love & Philosophy#32: The Minds of Plants with Paco Calvo: Are plants intelligent?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 form of intelligence. Calvo elaborates on the critical role of ways plants make their way in the world, promoting a...
2024-10-021h 35Love & Philosophy#31: Power in Polarity? Rethinking opposition in design and life with Alastair DuckworthSend 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 sports, and the importance of provocative methods to inspire deep thought and meaningful change. Discover how embracing the tension of opposites can lead to a ri...
2024-09-251h 19Love & Philosophy#30: Swimming Against the Fame Stream: the Power in Taking Life Slowly and with Purpose, Lucas VosSend 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 harmonious balance of opposites. Tune in to explore how Lucas navigates the challenges of modern life while holding space for deeper t...
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Love & Philosophy#29: Pattern Language, Wholeness and Place-synergy: discussing Christopher Alexander with geographer David SeamonSend a love messageUnderstanding Wholeness and the Patterns of 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 of understanding place as a dynamic, evolving entity intertwined with human existence, emphasizing the significance of phenomenology, holistic approaches, and the...
2024-09-081h 19Love & Philosophy#28: Remembering Human Resilience in the age of A.I. with Maria SantacaterinaSend a love messageNavigating 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 human mind, and the journey of earning trust amid complex transformations. The conversation underscores the need to align technology with human values and environmental sustainability, while...
2024-08-251h 19Love & Philosophy#27: Disrupting Expectations: Existential Life and Love with philosopher Skye ClearySend a love messageSimone 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 academia. This episode provides insights into living a reflective life, pushing beyond societal norms, and finding genuine connection in relationships. #existentialism #loveandphilosophy #expectations #philosophy 00:00 I...
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Trailmark PodcastAndrea Hiott: Mind, Movement, and the Human ExperienceAndrea Hiott, currently residing in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a dynamic thinker whose life and studies span both the United States and Europe. With advanced degrees in philosophy and neuroscience, her work focuses on the intricate relationships between mind, movement, and theoretical neuroscience. Her work explores how physical experiences and movements through the world shape mental and emotional states. Andrea hosts a podcast titled "Love and Philosophy," where she has philosophical and scientific discussions, emphasizing the importance of presence and interconnectedness in our lives. Her unique perspective integrates her experiences from living in various places such as South Carolina, New...
2024-08-071h 19Love & Philosophy#26: Saving Yourself by Being Yourself with the legendary Darryl PinckneySend a love messageNYC 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 Hardwick and Robert Lowell, delve into the impact of historical and political events on the literary s...
2024-08-061h 19Love & Philosophy#25: How the World Thinks with Julian Baggini: Moving beyond Western philosophySend a love messagePhilosophy 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 the psychological and embodied aspects of personal experiences. Julian reflects on memory, trauma, dementia, and the importance of continuous learning while discussing the fo...
2024-07-301h 28Love & Philosophy#24: Taking Category Theory to Heart: The Personal Side of Mathematics with Brandon BaylorSend a love messageBrandon 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 fatherhood in shaping their perspectives is discussed, emphasizing a commitment to fostering healthier systems and a sense of belonging. Tune in to explore...
2024-07-241h 25Love & Philosophy#23: Any Human Power: Thinking Thrutopia instead of Dystopia with Manda ScottSend a love messageThrutopia "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 Power' which introduces new paths forward, some inspired by frameworks that already exist, like Joanna Macy's...
2024-07-141h 18Love & Philosophy#22: Maps are Their Own Territory with Mahault AlbarracinSend a love messageUnpacking 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 dynamics. We touch on topics from the integration of diverse perspectives in understanding complex phenomena to the role of AI and its...
2024-07-1359 minLove & PhilosophyPhD Talks: Thinking Through Life: New approaches to sustainable heritage with Jonathan DoeSend a love messageIn 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 journey, his practical experiences as a tour guide, and his observations on Ghana's urban and heritage landscapes. They discuss the nuances of colonial history, local knowledge h...
2024-07-0848 minLove & Philosophy#21: Knowing and the Known: Consciousness, Cognition and Joint Speech with Fred CumminsSend a love messageStarting 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 Cummins), its presence in rituals, protests, and sports, its biological and sociocultural facets, and the tech limitations in replicating such collective human activities. This engaging conversation bridges...
2024-07-071h 48Love & PhilosophyPhD Talks: Can we model cognition? And what is a model anyway? with Paul KellySend a love messageMechanistic 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 cognitive science, philosophy, and anyone fascinated by the dynamic intersection of these fields. Find more about Paul and his work at: https://pauljkelly.weebly...
2024-06-302h 13Love & Philosophy#20: What is Intelligence? Brains, Evolution, and A.I. with Max BennettSend a love messageMax Bennett is the author of 'A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains.' In this episode Andrea Hiott 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 discussion delves into intelligence before brains, as Max argues against the notion that intelligence is exclusive to brains, h...
2024-06-2159 minLove & Philosophy#19: Is anything objective? Philosophy of mind, Biophilia, and why A.I. is not what we think with Inês HipólitoSend a love messageIs anything objective? Philosophers Inês Hipólito and Andrea discuss how Inês became a philosopher and in so doing, discuss the computational theory of mind, critical thinking in the digital age, Wittgenstein, enaction, and how AI might contribute to our understanding of our environment. They move into a holistic perspective on technology, humanity, and nature, emphasizing the need for a philosophy and a technology that rekindles our ecological roots and fosters sustainable, interconnected living. Beginning with the impact of viewing the mind as a Turing machine, it emphasizes how this perspective has...
2024-06-051h 27Love & Philosophy#18: BrainGPT, Neuroscience & Loving the Ants in Ourselves with Brad LoveSend a love messageBrad Love is Professor of Cognitive and Decision Sciences in Experimental Psychology at University College London (UCL) and a fellow at The Alan Turing Institute for data science. Brad and Andrea discuss the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and neuroscience, focusing on Brad's groundbreaking project BrainGPT, a Large Language Model tool to assist neuroscientific research. In getting there, they look back at early experiences and connect the dots of memory and what still resonates in his current work and in memory research in general. They discuss the role of AI and how we might...
2024-05-301h 50The Lucas Vos PodcastAndrea Hiott - Life Story, Philosophy, & Mind as Movement - Lucas Vos Podcast #45Andrea Hiott is a cognitive scientist and host of the "Love and Philosophy" channel. I've said it before and I'll say it again, this was one of my favorite conversations thus far.
Andrea's talk with Karen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKWOGpA7LWo
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@waymaking23
Her website: https://www.andreahiott.net/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andreahiott
Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(2:36) Moving around
(6:02) Philosophical awakenings
(9:30) Childhood: joys and struggles
(19:38) A crazy and beautiful period of l...
2024-05-121h 29Love & Philosophy#17: How Not to Waste a Life: Asymmetrical Reconciliation with Iain McGilchristSend a love message GiveSupport with a SubscriptionLove, Mind & the Poetry of Existence with Iain McGilchrist"Delve into the intricate relationship between flow and resistance in the universe, and the essential human engagement with beauty, goodness, and truth. Iain McGilchrist discusses the significance of asymmetry with Andrea, as well as the limitations of dichotomous thinking, and the richness found in embracing the complexity of life. The dialogue covers themes from Dr. McGilchrist's research and books, focusing on the importance of intuition, imagination, and our interconnectedness with nature and each o...
2024-05-051h 13Love & PhilosophyBONUS: Intention and Elizabeth Anscombe with Mirko ProkopSend a love messageIntentions and Agency: A Deep Dive into Ecological PsychologyJoin Mirko Prokop and Andrea Hiott as they examine 'Intentions in Ecological Psychology, an Anscombian Perspective' by Miguel Segundo-Ortin and Annemarie Kalis. This engaging discussion explores the concept of intention from a naturalistic standpoint, intersecting with ecological psychology. Topics include the role of intention in agency, the influence of Elizabeth Anscombe, teleology, goal-directed behavior, and non-representational nature of intentions. Delving into the idea of affordances, they shed light on how intentions shape perception and behavior across species, emphasizing the importance...
2024-05-011h 35Love & Philosophy#16: Higher Order Math and Love with Carlos Zapata CarrataláSend a love messageFull episode on You Tube at Love & Philosophy. Carlos is a founder of the Society for Multidisciplinary and Fundamental Research (SEMF), and a Postdoctoral Fellow and Head of Strategy at the Wolfram Institute, a recently established research institution dedicated to the investigation of the mathematical foundations of computation and the legacy of Stephen Wolfram's scientific ideas. This talk explores his childhood fascination with physics and mathematics towards a multifaceted academic and personal exploration of higher order maths and relations in a quest for a deeper understanding of the universe's complexities. Carlos...
2024-04-262h 36Love & PhilosophyPhD Talks: Scaling Autonomous Self-Actualization with Timo SchulerSend a love messageTimo is working on ways of applying artificial intelligence in corporate learning and development, focusing on scaling self-actualization in his Ipseity project. In this conversation, he shares his personal catalyst for change triggered by a rough patch in his life and how discovering Jordan Peterson's lectures on psychology opened new avenues of self-reflection and personal development for him. The conversation delves into Timo's philosophical and psychological insights, his project on developing a chatbot to aid in personal development and self-transformation, and the potential of using technology to navigate complex personal growth. The discussion...
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Love & Philosophy#13: An Economic Love for Humanity with Paddy LeFlufy (with EMI)Send a love messagePaddy LeFlufy discusses the new organizational technologies in economics that could help us build a better tomorrow. His conversation with philosopher Andrea Hiott delves into reimagining economic systems that (as we hear by the end) can be understood as grounded in love and care for humanity and the planet. Central to the dialogue are innovative models like Doughnut Economics and the Future Guardian, aimed at remedying ecological issues and fostering a harmonious relationship between humanity and the environment. Through a blend of personal reflection, economic reform, and the pursuit of regenerative...
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The Meaning CodeAndrea Hiott: Mind as Movement, Ecological Perception, Attention and MeasurementAndrea connected with Karen through Richard Watson. Andrea has degrees in Neuroscience and Philosophy, and a deep interest in Waymaking. Timestamps 00:00 Intro and Synchronicities 02:47 Andrea Hiott's Journey to Berlin and Utrecht 08:00 Connecting through YouTube 09:16 Mind as Movement and Ecological Perception 27:30 Perception and Artistic Representation 37:00 Discussion on Hegel, Ian McGilchrist, and Jonathan Pajot's work 44:56 Discussion on Attention, Meaning, and Consciousness 51:48 Exploring the Concept of Attention and Measurement 1:01:59 Exploring the Concept of Knowing 1:04:38 Discussion on the Concept of Measurement...
2024-04-061h 46Love & Philosophy#14: The Art of Conversation with Paul HoldengräberSend a love messagePaul Holdengraber, a renowned figure who has had conversations with some of the most influential figures of our times, discusses his unique approach and the pains and pleasures of life as a conversationalist. Andrea and Paul explore the profound impact of the art of conversation on forming deep connections. They also delve into Paul's background, influences, and the unpredictable paths life has taken him, from his parents' escape from the Nazis to his own philosophical and geographical journeys. Paul opens up about his recent jobless status, his reflections on care, conversation, and t...
2024-03-241h 18Love & Philosophy#12: Among Superheroes: Memories, Maps & McGill with psychologist Lynn NadelSend a love messageA biographical look into the lairs of modern neuroscience. Part 1 of a research conversation on the hippocampus. And notes for a tale of how McGill University, the invasion of Prague, and UCL pulled two expats together towards discoveries and writings that have changed a scientific framework.Lynn Nadel has been doing influential research about memory and the hippocampus for decades. He is the co-author with Nobel Prize winner John O'Keefe of The Hippocampus As a Cognitive Map, one of the first books to open new fields of research relative to a...
2024-03-091h 08Love & PhilosophyHow do you want to be experienced?Cari's illuminating book is One Living System. Here with philosopher Andrea Hiott, she explores the profound impact of love, awe, and the longing for beauty in constantly creating and recreating life. Their conversation delves into the importance of recognizing one’s place within the larger ecosystem and the interconnectedness of all beings. Touching upon themes like the significance of terrain over teams, the conversation highlights the necessity of seeing beyond human-centric perspectives towards an eco-centric worldview. It discusses moving from personal awakening to community action, emphasizing local changes that reflect broader systemic shifts. The dialogue underscores the essence of fe...
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Love & Philosophy#11: From Ants to Active Inference with Daniel Ari FriedmanSend a love messageThis is a conversation between Andrea Hiott and Daniel Ari Friedman discussing various themes related to cognition, perception, action, and the concept of Active Inference. The conversation starts with Daniel's time with Deborah Gordan studying ants. Then they delve into the understanding of different terminologies and concepts relative to complexity, the individual and collective behaviour. They dive deep into Karl Friston's active inference and into relative terms like predictive processing, predictive coding and the role and application of models and 'maps' in scientific research. Daniel explains the principles of active inference in relation...
2024-01-231h 27Love & Philosophy#10: Pattern, Meaning and Integration with author Jeremy LentSend a love message Give Love & PhilosophyPattern, Meaning, & Integration with Jeremy Lent: Happy New Year !A discussion with the author of The Patterning Instinct and Web of Meaning. Podcast posting soon on all platforms. This is a mostly uncut video without introduction. Wishing you all the very best of patterns, meanings, integrations and regenerations for 2024.Support us by joining the newsletter hereJeremy Lent's websiteDeep Transformation NetworkTowards way-making research in philosophy (as this is a research channel towards that philosophy), this conversation i...
2024-01-081h 14Love & Philosophy#9: Nature and Clarity with biologist Michael LevinSend a love messageAndrea and Michael explore the complex relationships between dichotomies, the environment, robotics, and science. Their conversation delves into philosophical and scientific perspectives on how to understand and work with nature and technology harmoniously, aiming towards a nuanced understanding of ecological and technological terms and their impact on collective and individual well-being. The discussion also touches on personalized medicine, the implications of biological modeling, and the philosophical implications of competition and cooperation within systems. The overarching theme addresses the importance of nurturing ecological and technological relationships that promote clarity and understanding of our world...
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Love & Philosophy#8: What Can a Computer Be? with Flora Moon and Esteban MonteroSend a love messageWhat can a computer be?A discussion about computing with Flora Moon and Esteban Montero of Holon Labs. What is a computer and what do we want it to be? If a computer is made of living matter (something being explored now in various labs) how do we understand the traditional distinctions of technology and biology?“The air itself is one vast library on whose pages are for ever written all that man has ever said or woman whispered.”__Charles Babbage (1837)A Categorical Defense of the Future by E...
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Love & Philosophy#7: Mutual Transformative Change with Richard WatsonSend a love messageThis is a way-making research conversation with Prof. Richard A. Watson of the University of Southhampton (Institute for Life Sciences/ Department of Computer Science, Agents, Interaction and Complexity group). You can watch the video here. We discuss the traditional ideas of adaptation and a Richard Dawkins style approach to Darwinism and then how this might be reimagined, as Richard Watson is doing in his work. We also discuss what it means to be an individual . Are love and logic opposites? How might we dance with a music that is both scientific and personal?
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Love & Philosophy#6: Scales & Science Fiction with Michael LevinSend a love messageScales and Science Fiction with Michael Levin. The first of a multi-part way-making research conversation with Tufts biologist Michael Levin. We discuss his own path and how science fiction helped him see beyond dichotomies. We also discuss the scales of cognition and what it might mean to reorient our understandings of life and mind.Links to the papers mentioned:TAME and Light Cones: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02688/fullNavigation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35741540/Links to more of Michael Levin's work:Bluesky: @drmichaellevin
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Love & Philosophy#5: The Power of Focus with C. Thi NguyenSend a love messageA conversation with philosopher and author C. Thi Nguyen about the power of focus, the precision of puzzles, the dangers and delights of games and play and the distinction between them. We talk about his recent book Games, Agency as Art and well as his popular articles Echo Chambers and Epistemic Bubbles and How Twitter gamifies communication. Some of the books and people mentioned are:Mary Poovey, History of the Modern FactTheodore Porter, Trust in NumbersBernard Suits definition...
2023-10-081h 02Love & Philosophy#4: Crossing Bounds and Philosophy of Love Improv with Dr. Alex MoseleySend a love messageA foundational discussion in the philosophy of love with Prof Alex Moseley.Check out the Philosophy of Love encyclopedia article here. Or his other articles.More at What is Love?The three kinds of love we discuss here are eros, agape, and philia. More on this at readings in the philosophy of Love.Here is the website for Alex and his YouTube Channel.Transcript preview:Andrea: [00:00:00] Hey everybody. So glad you're here. Today we're talking to. Professor Alex Mosley. He's...
2023-09-231h 22Love & PhilosophyNearness of the Distant: Shorts, Lisa FitzhughA short clip from Internal & External Coherence with Lisa Fitzhugh. Full audio and video of episode at Love & Philosophy.
2023-09-1200 minLove & Philosophy#3: Internal & External Coherence with Lisa FitzhughSend a love messageA powerful conversation with facilitator Lisa Fitzhugh about the coherence between our internal and external worlds. Sometimes we focus so much on cultivating our external persona that we are blind to how such striving affects our private, inner world. What does it take to look honestly at both, and to see their coherence?Lisa works with top business and political leaders to build teams that thrive. She also founded one of the most nationally recognized and respected youth arts organizations in Seattle. Read Manager Magazine's recent article...
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