Hilaritas Press Podcasts

Episode 49: Vincent Murphy

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Sep 23, 2025
Vincent Murphy, an AI context creator and author, shares insights on the power of language and its role in society. He argues that forbidden words hold ritual significance and examines how taboos shape cultural perceptions. Vincent discusses the implications of AI as a transformative force akin to the printing press, potentially reshaping institutions and global governance. He emphasizes the importance of playful engagement with technology and advocates for community-oriented approaches to ensure AI enhances human flourishing.
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INSIGHT

Language As A Cognology

  • Language is a foundational cognition technology that structures human thought and society.
  • Vincent calls language a cognology that sculpts mental rather than physical power.
INSIGHT

Four Cognologies Reshape Minds

  • Cognologies (language, writing, print, AI) reshape minds and civilizations.
  • Vincent argues each cognology amplifies mental capabilities like technologies amplify physical power.
ANECDOTE

Asterix Metaphor For Wilson's Influence

  • Vincent recalls Asterix's magic potion as a metaphor for being 'infused' by Robert Anton Wilson's ideas.
  • He links forbidden words to spells that exert real psychological effects over people.
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