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Ep. 326: Guest Michael Tomasello on the Evolution of Agency (Part One)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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The Influence of Agency and Constructing an Objective World

This chapter explores the concept of feedback mechanisms and the impact of agency on the environment. It delves into various topics such as teleology and selection, experiential niche, realism versus idealism, constructing an objective world through collective intentionality, and the role of communication and coordination in shaping truth. The speakers express gratitude for the audience's careful reading of their books and invite them to listen to the rest of the episode.

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