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Terrence Deacon on the Noosphere
Nov 22, 2023
Terrence Deacon, Neuroanthropologist and co-chair of the N2 Conference, discusses the noosphere, biological evolution, and the upcoming N2 conference. Topics include the concept of the noosphere, its relation to the geosphere and biosphere, the presence of teleology in evolution, and the global interest in cosmology, physics, and philosophy. The discussion also explores emergence and its connection to the noosphere.
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- Advancements in human communication have led to a more interconnected and shared reality among humanity.
- The exponential growth of the noosphere poses significant challenges that need to be addressed for the well-being of future generations.
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The Noosphere: a Collection of Human Thought and Ideas
The Noosphere concept coined by Pierre Teardes-Shardan roughly a hundred years ago refers to the collection of all human thought and ideas that encompass the Earth today mostly because of human interactions. It represents the development and evolution of human consciousness and communication as a result of remarkable changes in human communication and the envelopment of the entire Earth.
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