Best Andrea Hiott Podcasts (2024)

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

4h ago1:50:35

1:50:35

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 Language Model tool to a…

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LIfe is a Becoming with Iain McGilchrist 46:59

14d ago46:59

46:59

Andrea & Iain discuss 'becoming' vs 'being,' drawing from Heraclitus & Blake, emphasizing fluidity and interconnectedness, advocating for a recognition of the complex, non-linear nature of organisms and systems. Intuition, imagination & the innate human connection to nature & the sacred are explored. The discussion concludes with reflections on lif…

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Life is a Becoming with Iain McGilchrist 46:59

14d ago46:59

46:59

Exploring the Philosophy of Becoming: A Dialogue on Life, Nature, and Consciousness Andrea and Iain discuss 'becoming' versus 'being,' drawing from pre-Socratic philosophy and notable thinkers like Heraclitus and Blake. The discussion emphasizes the importance of this concept in understanding the fluidity and interconnectedness of life, nature, and…

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Asymmetrical Reconciliation with Iain McGilchrist 1:13:32

18d ago1:13:32

1:13:32

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 thinking, and the richness…

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How do you want to be experienced? One Living System with Cari Taylor 1:12:12

17d ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Cari's 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. The conversation delves into the importance of recognizing one’s place within the larger ecosystem, the interconnectedness of all beings and the significance of t…

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How do you want to be experienced? with Cari Taylor 1:12:12

22d ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Cari's book is One Living System. Here she and Andrea explore 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 significan…

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Higher order math and love in medias res with Carlos Zapata Carratalá 45:00

1M ago45:00

45:00

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 computation and the legacy of …

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How do you want to be experienced? with Cari Taylor 1:12:12

28d ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Cari & Andrea explore the profound impact of love, awe, & longing in constantly recreating life. Delving into the importance of recognizing one’s place within the larger ecosystem and the interconnectedness of all beings, underscoring the essence of feeling & sensing life, advocating for a return to nature's rhythms, and a compassionate, interconne…

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Fossil Fuel Funding: The ethics and environmental impact of disinformation with philosopher Craig Callender 1:26:43

28d ago1:26:43

1:26:43

Is oil the new tabacco? Philosophers Craig Callender & Andrea Hiott discuss disinformation & ethical responsibility in fossil fuel funding. Craig outlines the historical challenges of academic freedom vs. corporate influence, exemplified by those involving the tobacco industry. He underscores the importance of transparency & the proactive role of e…

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Fossil Fuel Funding & Disinformation with philosopher Craig Callender 1:26:47

17d ago1:26:47

1:26:47

Craig 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 di…

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Scaling Autonomous Self-Actualization with Timo Schuler 56:21

1M ago56:21

56:21

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 opened new avenues of s…

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

2M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

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 dialogue are innovative m…

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Future Guardians: A New Model of Movement with Hugo Spowers 1:16:58

1M ago1:16:58

1:16:58

Shaping the Future of Mobility: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Transportation A 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 …

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

2M ago1:18:08

1:18:08

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 Paul's background, i…

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Among Superheroes: memories, maps & McGill with psychologist Lynn Nadel 1:08:09

3M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

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 influential research about mem…

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The Right to Repair with IndyCar's Tino Belli 1:08:27

4M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

In 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 …

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

4M ago1:27:40

1:27:40

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 relative to complexi…

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Childhood, Choppers, and the ICE test with Ola Stenegärd 1:09:15

4M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

What it Takes: How to become an Astronaut with legendary motorcycle designer Ola Stenegärd. The dialogue explores Ola's journey from a young child growing up in the Swedish countryside to becoming a renowned figure in the motorcycle industry. Key topics include the thrill of creating and riding motorcycles, the importance of design in creating vehi…

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

5M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

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. Jeremy Lent's website D…

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Craftwerk & Berlin's Electric Motoring Festival with Max Funk 58:12

5M ago58:12

58:12

Philosopher Andrea Hiott talks with Maximilian Funk, a key figure in the motoring world who is the brains behind several significant events and places like the first electric motorcycle festival in Berlin, the Reload Land Festival, and the community garage and co-working space, Craftwerk. The interview touches upon Max's life, influences, his inter…

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Nature and Clarity with Mike Levin 56:08

5M ago56:08

56:08

Andrea 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 impac…

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What can a computer be? with Flora Moon and Esteban Montero 1:38:44

5M ago1:38:44

1:38:44

What 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 librar…

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The Sustainability of Sim Racing & Real Life with Saorise Fitzpatrick 1:02:16

6M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Saorise Fitzpatrick is a delightful human being and the 2023 winner of Screen to Speed and we are posting this conversation with her on the eve of the Screen to Speed Holiday Invitational, a very special event where star real life racecar drivers compete with sim racers. Saorise won the Sim Racing competition first, then got to race for real at the…

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15 Minutes with Yulina: Females in Motorsport Series 14:58

5M ago14:58

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Hello, everyone. This is a short 15 minute episode, one of a series in which we hear from women in motor sports about the business and about being a woman in it from different angles and sides. It's part of a larger blog post that you can find on the website, www.forevermotoring.com. This conversation is with a motorcycle racer named Yulina, or ros…

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Mutual Transformative Change with Richard Watson 1:20:30

6M ago1:20:30

1:20:30

This 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…

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Scales & Science Fiction with Michael Levin 1:03:23

6M ago1:03:23

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Scales 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 …

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Aerodynamic Imaginaries with Hugo Eccles 1:36:43

7M ago1:36:43

1:36:43

Hugo Eccles, co-founder of Untitled Motorcycles and designer of the XP Zero and the Hyper Scrambler, discusses the imaginaries of industrial design and how they might take flight, if only we can unleash ourselves from past constraints and open to new relations with what we use and make. Our objects should not be one-night-stands, Hugo says; they sh…

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The Power of Focus with C. Thi Nguyen 1:02:13

7M ago1:02:13

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A 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…

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Crossing Bounds with Dr. Alex Moseley 1:22:31

8M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

A 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 Cha…

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#10 - Mark is interviewed by Stephen about digital hugs and digital tact. 1:23:40

9M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

This episode of the podcast is a little different and is a co-production between Connectomics, and Stephen Estelle's Estelle Ingenuity podcast. This time Stephen sits in the interviewer's chair and Mark is the interviewee. Stephen wanted to talk to Mark about a new paper of his that got some publicity online. The paper was called Do Digital Hugs Wo…

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Internal & External Coherence with Lisa Fitzhugh 1:39:18

9M ago1:39:18

1:39:18

A 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 busin…

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Birdmen & Balance with Lawrence Goldstone 1:12:22

9M ago1:12:22

1:12:22

“Glenn Curtiss was more important to modern flight than the Wright brothers,” says this week's guest, Lawrence Goldstone, the award-winning author (or co-author with his wife Nancy) of more than twenty books. We talk about Glenn Curtiss, the Wrights brothers and early flight; Lefty Gomez stopping the 1937 World Series to watch a plane, and the dare…

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Curious Minds & Edge-working with Perry Zurn 54:44

8M ago54:44

54:44

A discussion of network science, Curious Minds and Edge-working with Perry Zurn, a philosopher at American University. Perry is building the new field of Curiosity Studies. We discuss his newest book Curious Minds: The Power of Connection, written with his twin Dani Bassett, as well as Curiosity and Power and themes from Curiosity Studies: A new Ec…

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Drifting with Leona Chin 57:30

10M ago57:30

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Leona Chin is one of the most famous motorsport athletes in the world, a reality TV star in China and Malaysia, and a mentor to young women in Asia who want to go into motorsports. She's also a world class Drifter. It all started when she convinced her mother to let her buy a Nissan 180 SX... Watch the opening spoof with over 20 million views here …

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Feeling Alive: Eros & Motorcycling with Paul d'Orleans 1:31:15

11M ago1:31:15

1:31:15

This episode is about the feeling of being alive, and the flow of time, style, and sensuality. Looking back at the ways we've moved means looking back at what matters. Paul d'Orleans is an exceptional traveler and guide along these paths. As an artist, author, entrepreneur, rider, motorcycle historian, and curator, he has found ways to connect and …

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The Dreamscape of Motoring with Jordan Cornille 1:02:27

11M ago1:02:27

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Jordan Cornille, the calm, composed, creative co-founder of Curtiss Motorcycles, opens us to the dreamscape of motoring. We talk about the ways dreams come true, how motoring has become the terrain of his own career as a designer and motoring strategist, and the importance of reframing the role motoring plays in our lives. We also discuss how all t…

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Alan Cathcart: Riding & Writing 59:23

12M ago59:23

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Celebrated journalist and racer 'Sir' Alan Cathcart brings the many worlds of motorcycling together through his riding and his writing. In this episode, we talk about the power of translation, "your thrill & your enjoyment", a shocking sensory experience from the Isle of Mann, and what it means to make your hobby into your livelihood. Alan also tel…

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Stefy Bau: Picture a Mountain 1:01:44

1y ago1:01:44

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Learning how to ride is learning how to live, says Stefy Bau, one of the all-time greats in motocross--winner of 3 World Championships, the Loretta Lynn, and many more. We discuss her career-ending injury and the life-lessons taught to us all by motorsports. We also discuss her time as CEO of an electric bike company, her new company, INIT (now the…

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Mark Wilsmore: Pilgrimage to the Ace 1:03:14

1y ago1:03:14

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Ace Cafe, the home of motoring, birth of the Cafe Racer, the place where Mods, Rockers, The Who, streamline modern, and the new electric rebels of London all live and intersect. Speed is an addiction for Mark Wilsmore, the man who brought the Ace (back) to life. Per usual, we also talk about the edge: "the closer you get to death, the greater you v…

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#9 - Andrea Hiott on cognition as navigation or way-making 1:50:06

1y ago1:50:06

1:50:06

In episode #9 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark sits down with neuroscientist and philosopher Andrea Hiott. They talk about Andrea's work in providing a new metaphor for understanding cognition: cognition as navigation or way-making. As well as exploring what exactly is meant by the claim that cognition is way-making, they explore how this intersec…

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JT Nesbitt: Moonwalking with Michael 1:15:01

1y ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Artist, designer, and engineer JT Nesbitt discusses why the high stakes of motorcycling make it one of the highest forms of art, and how sustainability requires a radical shift of perspective. JT's most recent bike is the Curtiss 1, a light electric vehicle (LEV) that rethinks what forever motoring really means. Sign up here for our newsletter abou…

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Matt Chambers: The Philosopher of Motorcycling 1:15:19

1y ago1:15:19

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Andrea Hiott talks with Matt Chambers, CEO of Curtiss Motorcycles. They discuss the company's shift from internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles to light electric vehicles (LEVs), with the focus on creating unique timeless designs. Matt emphasizes the philosophy of their designs offering a sensory experience with emphasis on quality, attention…

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#8 - Dr. Abeba Birhane on the limits and liabilities of artificial intelligence 1:17:15

1+ y ago1:17:15

1:17:15

In episode #8 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark sits down with cognitive scientist and ethical AI researcher, Dr. Abeba Birhane. In this episode, they talk about Abeba's work auditing large image datasets, how they have discovered racial biases in these data sets, and what the implications of that are. They also talk about Abeba's work in embodied …

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#7 - From art to artificial life with Professor Takashi Ikegami 1:43:07

1+ y ago1:43:07

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In episode #7 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with physicist, roboticist, cognitive scientist and artist, Prof Takashi Ikegami. On the 17th and 18th of November, 2022, Takashi will exhibit the art-science installation Shell of Time, in Naha Cultural Center, Okinawa Japan, alongside the dancer and choreographer Un Yamada. In this episode, t…

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#6 - Dr. Mog Stapleton on the enactive approach, empirical science, and the role of ritual in eduction and transformation 1:22:40

2y ago1:22:40

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In episode #6 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with philosopher of embodied cognitive science, Dr. Mog Stapleton. Mog is presently a visiting researcher at OIST, and is working on understanding the relationship between cognition and the gut-brain axis. In this episode, they talked about the role of aesthetics in the production of knowledge,…

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#5 - Dr. Roope Kaaronen on embodiment, sustainability and strategic design interventions 1:55:17

2y ago1:55:17

1:55:17

In episode #5 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with sustainability researcher Roope Kaaronen. Roope is a postdoc at the University of Helsinki, Finland. In this episode, they talked about Roope's fortuitous introduction to ecological psychology and its value to his present work, his present work on strategic design interventions for large s…

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#4 - Dr. Marek McGann on agency, mediation and the psychology of place 1:46:06

2y ago1:46:06

1:46:06

In episode #4 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with theoretical cognitive scientist Marek McGann. Marek is a lecturer in the psychology department in Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, Ireland. In this episode they talked about Marek existing at the intersection of enaction and ecological psychology, the concept of behaviour settings and …

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#3 - Philosopher Laura Mojica on enaction, normativity and a critical cognitive science 1:04:41

2y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

In episode #3 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with philosopher Laura Mojica. At the time or recording Laura was also working in the Embodied Cognitive Science Unit at OIST. Laura works on the notion of normativity from an enactive standpoint, though she brings her experience working in analytic philosophy to bear on the topic. Laura is als…

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#2 - Dr. Fred Cummins on embodiment as a frame for the sciences. 1:43:52

2+ y ago1:43:52

1:43:52

In episode #2 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with Dr. Fred Cummin, head of the Cognitive Science program at University College Dublin. Fred is a linguist and the originator of the field of study that is joint speech: where two or more people say the same thing at the same time, such as within religious rituals, at sporting events, or at p…

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#1 - Dr. Tom Froese on embodied cognitive science and its implications 1:48:31

2+ y ago1:48:31

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In episode #1 of the Connectomics podcast, Mark speaks with Dr. Tom Froese, head of the Embodied Cognitive Science Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. The conversation touches on the central themes of embodied cognitive science and the enactive framework in particular, the methods of this approach, the mission of the unit at OI…

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