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Love & Philosophy#63 Shaping Habits Together: life's changes and challenges with cognitive scientist Mark Michael JamesSend a love message Andrea in conversation with 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. It a...2025-06-291h 49Love & Philosophy#62: ekoPhilosophy: living philosophically and thinking wild with professor 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 messageThe 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, and personal transformation. They discuss the challenging balance between...2025-06-111h 27Love & Philosophy#60: The Dao of Complexity with theoretical physicist Jean BoultonSend a love messageA heart-meets-mind discussion about complexity science and its suprising relation to Daoism, with physicist Jean Boulton. The conversation explores how stability and change are part of a reflexive interweaving of relationships, the importance of actions and behaviors in co-creating the future, and the role of compassion and love in fostering resilience. We also touch on the profound influence of spiritual practices such as Taoism and Buddhism on understanding complexity. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of integrating heart and mind, and how seemingly small, compassionate acts can create significant shifts. Whether you're interested in...2025-06-031h 12Love & 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, Shay and PenijeanSend 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...2025-04-1935 min
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 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'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 thought-provoking episode, Mike Brock, an ex-tech executive and renowned...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 messageIn 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 truth in the face of...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 Mark Solms | Part 2 | Can love bring us beyond traditional divides?Please join in supportMark 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 and confabulatory amnesia, and, more recently, depression a...2025-01-241h 00
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: Socrates of Neuroscience: Academic dissonance, unexpected paths & process with 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...2024-12-041h 41
Accidental GodsAvoiding Burn Out, Fall Out, Drop Out (and Freak Out): Practical Routes to a whole, healed future with Dan McTiernan of EarthboundHow do we become the change we need to see in the world? What are the actual, practical steps to grounding, connecting and resonating with the world? We're on the brink of cataclysmic change. Knowing this, we have choices: we can either fold into despair, terror, rage…whatever rises up in us as we watch the whole biosphere hurtle towards irrevocable tipping points. Or we can become the change we need to see in the world: each of us. This is a cliché by now, but that doesn't stop it being true. Here are others: we are the peo...2024-12-041h 16
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.Koethe’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 Swimmer (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2016); North Point North: New and...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 HiottSupport the showPlease rate and review with love. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Substack.2024-11-2105 min
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 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 Psychology and Neurology), President of the South African Psychoanalytical Association, and Research Chair of the International Psychoanalytical...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...2024-10-101h 29
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...2024-09-231h 12
Love & Philosophy#29: Pattern Language, Wholeness and Place-synergy: 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 19
Future MotoringLoss and Liberation: Feminine Healing with filmmaker lori lozinski and philosopher andrea hiottFilmmaker lori lozinski on Motorcycling, Nature, and Self-DiscoveryAward-winning producer and filmmaker lori lozinski, renowned for her poignant short films 'The Pilgrimage' and 'A Motorcycle Saved My Life,' opens up about navigating personal loss, challenging societal norms, and achieving balance between masculine and feminine energies through the liberating experience of motorcycling. Touching on transformative events like Babes Ride Out and discovering the deep connections between humans and nature, Andrea and lori explore themes of belonging, reconciliation, and self-acceptance. A powerful dialogue on freedom, identity, and the importance of embracing one's true self. PHOTO@Eline Mets2024-08-131h 49Love & 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...2024-08-121h 01
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 & PhilosophyThinking Through the We: New approaches to sustainable heritage with Jonathan Doe (PhD talks)Send 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 min
Future MotoringMore Trojan Horses: Designer (Rivian, Arc Boats) and Artist Luke MackCould we have planned relevance instead of planned obsolescence in auto design? Will sustainable transportation come through a Trojan Horse? What does speed look like in design? Does the human spirit push the boundaries of propulsion? Join philosopher Andrea Hiott as she delves into a captivating conversation with Luke Mack, a visionary designer, and artist. Luke helped design the R1T for Rivian and now works for Arc Boats. Discover Luke's journey from Michigan to Seoul, Korea, influenced by his father's automotive design career at General Motors. Unveil the philosophy behind 'forever motoring' as embracing discomfort and...2024-07-071h 03Love & 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 & PhilosophyCan we model cognition? And what is a model anyway? with Paul Kelly (PhD talks)Send 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 min
The Meaning CodeThe Potential Hidden in Risk-taking and FailureAndrea Hiott, host of Love and Philosophy (sample episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSO9QThuQ6I) joins Karen to talk Failure and Risk Taking Karen will be speaking at the PNW Estuary Conference In Olympia, Washington, mentioned at the beginning: https://www.estuarynorthwest2024.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and announcement re: PNW Estuary Conference 01:22 Exploring the concept of failure 06:50 Risk-taking and Development 13:05 Failure and Social Media 20:46 How can we align with the unknown and confront it voluntarily to build resilience and strength? 29:42 The...2024-06-201h 18
Future MotoringDetroit, Cars and Climate Change with Autoextremist Peter DeLorenzo in conversation with philosopher Andrea HiottIn this episode of Forever Motoring, host and philosopher Andrea Hiott welcomes Peter De Lorenzo, famously known as the Auto Extremist. Peter is recognized for his influential and candid blog, running since 1999, which has significantly impacted automotive journalism. They discuss Peter's upbringing in Detroit during the golden age of the automobile industry, his deep-rooted love for cars, his experiences with the notable figures of GM, and his insightful column on what its like to live in Detroit and the recent restoration of Michigan Central Station. Peter shares his thoughts on the evolution of the automobile industry, the challenges it...2024-06-1255 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 messageLove, 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 other. The discussion also touches on the transformative power...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 35
Future MotoringFossil Fuel Funding & Disinformation with philosophers Craig Callender and Andrea HiottCraig is Tata Chancellor's Professor of Philosophy and a Founding Faculty and Co-Director of the Institute for Practical Ethics at the University of California San Diego. He is also part of the Campus Climate Change Committee, which has seen some historic enactment relative to the university and environmental policies. Here he and Andrea discuss disinformation and ethical responsibility within the realms of academia and corporations, particularly as related to the automotive industry, exploring the broader implications for environmental sustainability and change. Even as both speakers talk of the importance of vehicles in their own lives and the...2024-04-301h 26Love & PhilosophyHigher 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 & PhilosophyScaling 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...2024-04-1756 min
Love & PhilosophyAn Economic Love for Humanity with Paddy LeFlufySend 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...2024-04-081h 18The 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 46
Future MotoringFuture Guardians: A New Model of Movement with Hugo Spowers and Andrea HiottShaping the Future of Mobility: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable TransportationA conversation with Riversimple's CEO Hugo Spowers and philosopher Andrea Hiott which presents a holistic view on transforming mobility and car usage, centered around sustainable and innovative approaches. Featuring insights from Hugo Spowers leadership in creating hydrogen cars, it delves into the company's groundbreaking hydrogen fuel cell car technology and the Future Guardians business model, which seeks to realign the car industry's focus toward sustainability, reducing environmental impact, and community wellness by selling mobility as a service. Additionally, it addresses the broader challenges of urban mobility, highlighting...2024-03-311h 16Love & 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...2024-02-291h 12
Future MotoringThe Right to Repair with IndyCar's Tino Belli and philosopher Andrea HiottIn this episode, Andrea Hiott has a conversation with Tino Belli, a renowned race car engineer who has a storied career in the industry, which includes over 14 years at Andretti, work at March Engineering, and being the director of aerodynamic development at Indy Car. The conversation touches on the challenges and triumphs Belli experienced in his career, the importance of balance and perspective in the high-stress world of racing, and his work to create some of the best cars in racing history. They also discuss Belli's innovative contributions to sustainability in racing through his design of a micro tube...2024-02-111h 08