530 – Turvey, Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective, Chapters 5 and 6 (JC48)

Andrew Wilson, an expert in ecological psychology, and Marianne Davies, a scholar contributing to the discourse on perception, discuss chapters 5 and 6 from Michael Turvey’s insightful book. They delve into the ecological complexities of perception, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humans and nature. The conversation critiques traditional cognitive models while exploring the symbol grounding problem and the implications of Cartesian dualism on modern psychology. They advocate for a fresh perspective that integrates sensory modalities and evolutionary adaptations.