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Anagoge Podcast
J.P. Marceau - Ontology, Mind and Stories
Jun 26, 2020
Exploring topics like materialism, ontology, emergence, neo-platonism, and Christianity with guest J.P. Marceau. Delving into the interplay of unity and diversity in consciousness, and the influence of stories on reality. Discussing the limitations of materialism in understanding perception and the essence of reality. Exploring the impact of storytelling on shaping perceptions and behaviors, and the interconnectedness of abstract narratives through cellular analogy.
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- Transition from computer science to philosophy driven by fascination with Godel's incompleteness theorems and pursuit of fundamental questions.
- Exploration of consciousness and panpsychism influenced by Chalmers' 'hard problem' and complexity of unified consciousness emergence.
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The Transition from Computer Science to Philosophy
The guest discusses their transition from computer science to philosophy. They were exposed to philosophy during their early education in Quebec but initially found ancient philosophy unconvincing due to the skepticism presented. This skepticism contrasted with the precision of mathematics, leading them to pursue logic in mathematics and computer science initially.
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