Very Bad Wizards Episode 276: Attention Please
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Jan 16, 2024 The hosts discuss William James's account of 'Attention' and its relevance today. They explore how attention functions in the mind and its connection to shaping our reality. They also touch on the controversial firing of a university chancellor and the debate on attentional capacity in psychology.
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Chancellor Fired for Porn
- The chancellor of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Joe Gow, was fired for creating amateur porn with his wife.
- This "open secret" included a YouTube cooking show featuring porn stars.
James on Attention
- William James's chapter on attention is crucial to his psychology and even metaphysics.
- He believes attention plays a vital role in shaping behavior and psychology.
Attention's Importance
- Attention is a central topic in psychology, crucial for cognition.
- James's insights on attention, though from 1890, remain relevant today.