Future Ecologies
FE5.3 - Cosmopoetics
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Quick takeaways
- The podcast highlights the concept of lucid dreaming and explores the festival 'The Shape of a Circle in the Dream of a Fish' that aims to understand non-human consciousness and the more than human sense of self.
- The episode emphasizes the importance of studying animals in their natural environments, highlighting the sophistication and intelligence of non-human species traditionally considered less intelligent.
Deep dives
Exploring Dreams and Consciousness
The podcast episode delves into the concept of dreams and consciousness. It highlights the idea of lucid dreaming, where one is aware they are dreaming while it's happening. The hosts reminisce about their college radio show focused on dreams and express their continued fascination with dreams. The episode then transitions to discussing a recurrent festival called The Shape of a Circle in the Dream of a Fish, which explores consciousness, language, and the mind across non-human species. The festival aims to move away from a human-centric perspective and understand the more than human or non-human sense of self. It examines how art, poetry, science, and other expressions can contribute to our understanding of our responsibility and relationship with non-human beings.
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