The Rabbit Hole #130 The World Beyond Your Head by Matthew B. Crawford
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Apr 1, 2025 Attention isn't just an internal process; it's deeply influenced by our surroundings and culture. The podcast discusses how bodily engagement with the real world enhances self-awareness and focus. It examines the effects of hyperstimuli on concentration and highlights the importance of kinetic interaction. Additionally, the conversation explores how our relationships with tools and our environment shape perception, reinforcing that direct involvement is essential for genuine understanding and action.
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Embodied Attention and Agency
- Attention is shaped by environment and culture, not solely internal.
- True agency and skill come from real-world interaction, not just mental processes.
Embodied Cognition
- We think through our bodies, not just our minds.
- Our perception is influenced by our physical interaction with the world.
Perception of Affordances
- We perceive affordances, not just objects.
- Affordances are what the environment offers us, good or bad.
