World of Wisdom 267. Gustaf Tadaa - Everything is made up, semantics, AI and destructive compression algorithms
Jun 11, 2025
Gustaf Tadaa is a thinker, speaker, artist, and entrepreneur who recently launched an experiential museum in Stockholm. He discusses how everything is made up, the significance of semantics in education, and the creative nature of trauma therapy. Gustaf emphasizes the role of storytelling in shaping our world and critiques how societal narratives can lead to conflict. The conversation also touches on AI's impact on communication and calls for a reevaluation of societal values. It's a thought-provoking dialogue that challenges listeners to reflect on identity and perception.
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Breathing Art Connects Globally
- Gustaf and his wife Malin created an experiential museum where textiles with fiber optics breathe light based on her breathing patterns.
- The art pieces worldwide synchronize their animations creating a shared global breath experience.
Connected Yet Fragmented World
- Our world is paradoxically more connected yet more diversified than ever due to global communication.
- Virtual groups surpass physical neighbors in connection, creating a new global unity and fragmentation dynamic.
Everything Is Made Up
- Everything we experience and believe is constructed or 'made up,' including truth and identity.
- Truth is primarily consensus and coherence within shared values; absolute truth is elusive.