Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour Timothy Jackson - Chaosmosis
May 18, 2025
Timothy Jackson, a philosopher and researcher, dives into the fascinating intersection of venom systems, biochemistry, and the philosophy of science. He shares insights on the limitations of autopoiesis and its relevance to complex socio-cultural contexts. The discussion also touches on his expat experiences related to resource politics, offering amusing ties to 'Dune.' Jackson explores notions of desire, transformation, and the role of disruptive forces in evolution while engaging with ethical dilemmas in chaotic environments. A rich exploration of creativity and individuation awaits!
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Timothy Jackson's Intellectual Journey
- Timothy Jackson grew up with a father in geology and a mother who was a bibliophile, immersing him in nature and books.
- He initially pursued biology and venom research before exploring philosophy and music degrees.
Guattari's Expanded Autopoiesis
- Guattari challenges the confinement of autopoiesis to biological systems, applying it to social, technological, and environmental realms.
- Technical objects are autopoietic within machinic assemblages alongside humans, blurring allopoiesis-autopoiesis distinctions.
Organism Openness to Alterity
- Living organisms are not operationally closed but open to exogenous chemical influences that shape subjectivation.
- This openness challenges classical autopoiesis, emphasizing relational networks in organism formation and evolution.
