OODA Economics: Market Mind Hypothesis with Patrick Schotanus, PhD

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Jul 17, 2024

Join Patrick Schotanus, a 'pracademic' merging cognitive science with financial markets, as he unveils the Market Mind Hypothesis. Explore how collective consciousness affects investor behavior, challenging traditional views of markets as mere data entities. Delve into the synergy of narratives and market dynamics, and rethink economic principles through the lens of cognitive systems. Discover the fluid dance between individual minds and collective market intelligence, transforming our understanding of investment and economic cycles.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Understanding Market Mind Hypothesis

02:20 • 8min

Challenging Linear Perspectives in Economics and Financial Markets

10:19 • 2min

Distinguishing Markets from the Economy: A Complex Perspective

11:57 • 4min

Cognitive Systems and Economic Dynamics

16:01 • 26min

Consciousness and Market Dynamics

42:16 • 11min

Cycles of Economics and Consciousness

53:10 • 28min

Exploring OODA Economics

01:21:00 • 6min

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Unlock the mysteries of the market's collective consciousness with 'pracademic' Patrick Skotanis, as we navigate the Market Mind Hypothesis, blending cognitive science with the rhythmic pulsations of financial markets. This episode promises a revolution in your understanding of economic agents, far from the usual depiction as emotionless automatons, and instead as components of a living, breathing organism. We bridge the gap between the pioneering ideas of John Boyd, Karl Friston, and George Soros, bringing a fresh perspective on how consciousness influences market behavior and investing decisions.

Feel the pulse of the stock market as if it were an extension of our very minds. Prices flicker not just with numerical data, but with the heartbeat of collective emotion and intelligence. We discuss how narratives—fueled by the works of Schiller and McCloskey—shape economic events and the profound implications of recognizing the market as an interconnected web of human consciousness. Patrick Schotanus eloquently weaves through the philosophical underpinnings of this view, challenging us to consider the market's moods and vibrations as more than metaphorical, but as real forces directing capital and research in the financial realm.

In this riveting episode, we don't just theorize; we examine the practical applications of treating markets as cognitive networks. Delving into the extended mind theory, we explore the symbiotic relationship between individual cognition and the market's collective intelligence, drawing parallels between neural activity and market dynamics. Patrick's insights offer a new lens through which to view not just economic phenomena but our role within the larger cognitive ecosystem. Join us for a conversation that transcends disciplinary boundaries and offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future of economic thought.

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