Best Beyond Dichotomy Andrea Hiott Podcasts (2024)

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

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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

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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

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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

2M 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 Darryl Pinckney 1:19:47

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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

3M 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

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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

3M 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

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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

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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

6M ago1:13:32

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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

6M 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

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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

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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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Nature and Clarity with Mike Levin 56:08

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Send a love message 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 t…

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What Can a Computer Be? with Flora Moon and Esteban Montero 1:38:44

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Send a love message 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 itsel…

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Mutual Transformative Change with Richard Watson 1:20:30

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Send a love message 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 Da…

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

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Send a love message 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…

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

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Send a love message 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…

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

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Send a love message 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…

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

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Send a love message 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 …

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

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Send a love message 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 Curiosi…

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