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Philosophy For Our Times
Me, my world and I | Barry Smith, Hannah Critchlow, Gary Lachman
Oct 31, 2023
Renowned philosopher Barry Smith, neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow, and author Gary Lachman discuss collective experience versus subjectivity. They delve into the connection between subjectivity and personal experiences, explore how crowds influence individuals, examine emergent behaviors in groups, and touch on telepathy, precognitive dreams, and neuroscience. They also explore the correlation between heartbeat detection and trader profitability, discuss the balance between individualism and collectivism in Western culture, and analyze the decline of IQ and the rise of 'me' culture.
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- Experience is not purely subjective, but can also be influenced and shaped by shared and group experiences.
- Subjective experience is about having personal, individual experiences, but subjectivity can also be informed by something objective.
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Experience as Collective and Social
Experience is not purely subjective but can also be influenced and shaped by shared and group experiences. Crowds, such as in football matches or political rallies, can create a shared consciousness or group mind. Meditative and psychedelic conditions can also lead to shared consciousness. Language plays a social role in shaping our experiences as we adopt the thoughts of others. Subjectivity is not separate from objectivity, as our experiences are informed by external factors. Conscious experience is not entirely under our control and can be influenced by the things we sense and the people around us.
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