MetaLearn Podcast ML192: Iain McGilchrist on The Matter with Things, The 4 Paths to Understanding & Answering The Big Questions
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Nov 26, 2021 
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The Matter With Things
- Iain McGilchrist's book, "The Matter With Things," builds upon his previous work, "The Master and His Emissary."
- It delves into philosophical implications of hemispheric differences, using neurology, philosophy, and physics.
Hemispheric Differences
- The left hemisphere focuses on detail and manipulation, while the right hemisphere grasps the big picture and relationships.
- This division is rooted in the need to manipulate the world while staying aware of the surrounding environment.
Attention as a Moral Act
- Attention shapes our world and ourselves, making it a moral act.
- A detached, detail-focused attention leads to an intellectually and morally impoverished worldview.