Best Thomas Fuchs Podcasts (2025)

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How Shall we Live? with anthropologist and lineologist Tim Ingold 1:39:32

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Send a love message Life 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,' d…

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Project Love: What We Make & How it Makes Us with Clive Grinyer 1:06:37

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Send 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 …

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Another Needful Freedom: Truth in Tension with Mike Brock, ex-tech-exec, reluctant Cassandra 2:56:24

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Send 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 unho…

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We Are Not Machines! Agency & Science beyond Computationalism with Fotis and Yogi 1:35:54

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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 …

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Body Knowledge with Shay Welch and Elena Cuffari 1:17:23

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Send 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 p…

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Love and Liberation in Times of Crisis with Rupert Read (and Wittgenstein) 1:25:16

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Send a love message In 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 …

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Empowerment in Robotics: Solo Brainstorm & AI Bonus Conversation with Dari Trendafilov 1:15:10

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Send 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 …

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In Defense of the Human Being with Thomas Fuchs 1:04:40

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Send a love message Exploring Human Embodiment and Conviviality with Thomas Fuchs, the Karl Jaspers Professor of Philosophy and Psychiatry, Heidelberg University, Germany Join 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…

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Love Beyond Subject and Object with therapist & neuroscientist Mark Solms 1:00:36

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Send a love message Mark Solms | Part 2 | Can love bring us beyond traditional divides? Please join in support 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.…

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Rhythms of Nature & Love: Hegel's Concept of Life with philosopher Karen Ng 1:15:26

3M ago1:15:26

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Send 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…

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Living Beyond the Blind Spot with Philosopher Evan Thompson 1:19:54

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Send 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 importan…

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The Flow of Life: An Unusual Winter Walk with Karl Friston and his Free Energy Principle 2:01:56

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Send 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 …

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Environment is Not in the Head: Why everyone's talking about Affordances with Harry Heft 1:20:06

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Send a love message A look into the ideas of ecological psychology with legendary Harry Heft. Known for his renowned contributions to environmental and ecological psychology, Heft discusses the concept of affordances, a term coined by JJ Gibson, and its application across various fields. Heft traces the intellectual lineage from William James to Gi…

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Socrates of Neuroscience: Academic dissonance, unexpected paths & process with Paul Middlebrooks 1:27:33

4M ago1:27:33

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Send a love message Neuroscience, AI, and Philosophy with Paul from Brain Inspired Can we think about education (and age) differently? Was it worth it to give up academia, move into an RV and create a podcast? Can we think differently about computation and representation? Paul Middlebrooks is no gadfly but as you'll hear, the one thing he knows is …

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Paths of Power and Paradox with Minna Salami, author of Sensuous Knowledge 1:41:45

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Send a love message Minna 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 langua…

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All Those Yesterdays: a lifelong conversation with poet-philosopher John Koethe 1:04:59

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Send a love message Frank 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) …

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The Real World and its Many Models with philosopher Michela Massimi 1:14:07

5M ago1:14:07

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Send a love message Exploring 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…

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Holding Paradox: Beyond Dichotomies 5:27

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Send a love message Love 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 Hio…

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What is Consciousness and Where Can We Find It? with philosopher & computer scientist Bernardo Kastrup 2:26:39

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Send a love message RESEARCH 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 Nutshell 03:02 Intro 08:08 Metaconsciousness 19:11…

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Our Entanglement: Striving with problems (in a good way) with philosopher Alva Noë 1:30:33

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Send a love message Alva 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 P…

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Feeling into the Source of Self with neuropsychologist Mark Solms 1:02:09

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Send a love message Consciousness 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…

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Embracing Everyday Battles: Design as Philosophy with Sheng-Hung Lee 1:13:52

6M ago1:13:52

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Send a love message A 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 skil…

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Heideggerian Robots of Phenomenology and Cognitive Science with Michael Wheeler and Mirko Prokop 1:48:29

6M ago1:48:29

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Send a love message Join 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 o…

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Synchronizing Mind, Nature, and Neuroscience: Spacetime Experimentation with Georg Northoff 1:29:11

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Send a love message Join 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 s…

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The Minds of Plants with Paco Calvo: Are plants intelligent? 1:35:37

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Send a love message Paco 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 …

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Power in Polarity? Rethinking opposition in design and life with Alastair Duckworth 1:19:15

7M ago1:19:15

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Send a love message Andrea 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 understa…

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Swimming Against the Fame Stream: the Power in Taking Life Slowly and with Purpose, Lucas Vos 1:12:01

7M ago1:12:01

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Send a love message Lucas 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 be…

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Pattern Language, Wholeness and Place-synergy: Christopher Alexander with geographer David Seamon 1:19:50

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Send a love message Understanding Wholeness and the Patterns of Place with David Seamon A 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 h…

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Remembering Human Resilience in the age of A.I. with Maria Santacaterina 1:19:58

8M ago1:19:58

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Send a love message Navigating the Human-AI Relationship: Trust, Values, and Adaptive Resilience. In this episode, Andrea has a riveting conversation with Maria Sentacatarina, CEO advisor and Board Director, about her book 'Adaptive Resilience.' The discussion explores the evolving dynamics between human intelligence and artificial intelligence, em…

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Disrupting Expectations: Existential Life and Love with philosopher Skye Cleary 1:01:57

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Send a love message Simone de Beauvoir and Authentic Love: Andrea Hiott speaks with Skye Cleary, a philosopher at Columbia University, about existentialism, love, and authenticity. They delve into Simone de Beauvoir's influential ideas, questioning societal expectations, and the concept of authentic love as mutual recognition of two freedoms. Skye …

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Saving Yourself by Being Yourself with the legendary Darryl Pinckney 1:19:47

8M ago1:19:47

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Send a love message NYC in the 1970s and the spatiotemporal transmissions of writing with Darryl Pinckney: Why do books and poetry matter so much and what is the real avant garde? Does anyone else feel nostalgic for literary movements? An enriching conversation with acclaimed writer Darryl Pinckney exploring the evolution of literature, poetry, and…

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How the World Thinks with Julian Baggini: Moving beyond Western philosophy 1:28:13

9M ago1:28:13

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Send a love message Philosophy and Identity with Julian Baggini Join 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 bet…

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Taking Category Theory to Heart: The Personal Side of Mathematics with Brandon Baylor 1:25:49

9M ago1:25:49

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Send a love message Brandon Baylor, one of the founders of Holon Labs, takes a personal approach here to uncovering the transformative power of category theory. Through bold anecdotes and professional insights, we see how this abstract branch of mathematics that focuses on relationships and roles might redefine our understanding of the world. This …

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Any Human Power: Thinking Thrutopia instead of Dystopia with Manda Scott 1:18:29

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Send a love message Thrutopia "is the art of writing engaging route-maps through to a world we'd all be proud to leave to future generations." Manda Scott's new book Any Human Power is an amazing exercise in Thrutopia. Manda and Andrea meet here for the first time to explore transformative ideas beyond traditional dichotomies. This episode delves i…

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Maps are Their Own Territory with Mahault Albarracin 59:48

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Send a love message Unpacking Complexities with Mahault Albarracin: on Cognitive Computing, Sexology, and the Patterns that make a difference. Join us as we try and discuss what cannot be discussed, touching on sexology, cognitive computing, and technology's role in societal change. Albarracin , currently pursuing a PhD in cognitive computing, delv…

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I Am Because We Are: New approaches to sustainable heritage with Jonathan Doe 48:20

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Send a love message In this episode, Andrea and Jonathan Bill Doe, a PhD candidate from the Brandenburgische Technische Universität, as they explore Jonathan's research on the Keta Lagoon and urban gardening in Ghana. Initially focusing on Jonathan's intriguing master's project, 'Keta Lagoon: Uncovering Suppressed Heritage Practices for Sustainable…

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Knowing and the Known: Consciousness, Cognition and Joint Speech with Fred Cummins 1:48:18

9M ago1:48:18

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Send a love message Starting with Fred's unique scholarship and teaching, his nursing background, and his early studies with Douglas Hofstadter, Andrea & Fred lay the groundwork for an in-depth discussion on the history and interdisciplinary nature of cognitive science. Uncovering the philosophical and contemporary science behind defining cognitive…

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Can we model cognition? And what is a model anyway? with Paul Kelly 2:13:33

10M ago2:13:33

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Send a love message Mechanistic and Dynamical Approaches with Paul Kelly and Andrea Hiott. This episode delves into the philosophical and practical distinctions between mechanistic and dynamical models, highlighting their significance in cognitive science and climate science. Paul and Andrea also unpack the 3M principle, surrogative reasoning, and …

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What is Intelligence? Brains, Evolution, and A.I. with Max Bennett 59:17

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Send a love message Max 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 …

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Is anything objective? Philosophy of mind, Biophilia, and why A.I. is not what we think with Inês Hipólito 1:27:38

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Send a love message Is 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 …

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BrainGPT, Neuroscience & Loving the Ants in Ourselves with Brad Love 1:50:35

11M ago1:50:35

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Send a love message Brad 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 Lang…

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Asymmetrical Reconciliation with Iain McGilchrist 1:13:32

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Send a love message Love, 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 thinki…

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Intention and Elizabeth Anscombe with Mirko Prokop 1:35:38

12M ago1:35:38

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Send a love message Intentions and Agency: A Deep Dive into Ecological Psychology Join 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 wit…

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Higher Order Math and Love with Carlos Zapata Carratalá 2:36:32

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Send a love message Full 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 computatio…

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Scaling Autonomous Self-Actualization with Timo Schuler 56:21

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Send a love message Timo 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 ope…

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An Economic Love for Humanity with Paddy LeFlufy 1:18:05

1y ago1:18:05

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Send a love message Paddy 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 dialo…

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The Art of Conversation with Paul Holdengräber 1:18:08

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Send a love message Paul 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 …

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Among Superheroes: Memories, Maps & McGill with psychologist Lynn Nadel 1:08:09

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Send a love message A 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 influentia…

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From Ants to Active Inference with Daniel Ari Friedman 1:27:40

1y ago1:27:40

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Send a love message This 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 …

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Pattern, Meaning and Integration with author Jeremy Lent 1:14:02

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Send a love message Pattern, 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. Jer…

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