Meaningness Podcast Buddhism, cybernetics, and cognitive science
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Jul 27, 2024 Dive into the intriguing blend of Buddhism and cognitive science as they explore how these fields intersect. Discover the historical intellectual exchanges from the 1960s, featuring contributions from key thinkers that reshaped perspectives on economics and cognition. The podcast also examines the collaborations in AI and philosophy that reveal past failures in understanding. Additionally, meditation practices are discussed, challenging the dualistic thinking of rationalism while highlighting the connections between Western philosophy and early Buddhist ideas.
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Flores in Chile
- Fernando Flores, an economist, used cybernetics to control Chile's economy under Allende.
- This project ended when the CIA deposed Allende.
Flores and Winograd
- After leaving Chile, Flores collaborated with Terry Winograd, an AI researcher, and others.
- They co-authored "Understanding Computers and Cognition," critiquing AI and exploring meta-rationality.
Flores and Erhard
- Flores also worked with Werner Erhard, founder of EST, to create "The Forum."
- Erhard, also a Zen practitioner, incorporated these ideas into his personal growth systems.