Karl Friston: How does Death Shape Life? Mortal Computation & the Field of Diverse Intelligence

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Dec 17, 2023

Neuroscientist Karl Friston discusses the meaning of life and how death shapes our perception. He explores mortal computation and provides real-world examples. The podcast also covers topics such as adaptive resonance theory, synaptopathy, Bayesian brains, mental health, and diverse intelligence field. Friston also mentions influential figures like Andy Clark, Mark Solms, Gerald Edelman, and Anil Seth.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Managing Mental Health and Work Ethic as an Academic Professor

02:29 • 2min

Mortality and the Modeling of the World

04:00 • 32min

Unsung Genius: Professor Stephen Grossberg's Work

36:16 • 7min

Probabilistic Thinking and Complex Systems

43:02 • 28min

The Multi-Layered Experience: SSRIs and Psychiatry

01:11:17 • 13min

Discussion on Evolutionary Psychiatry and the Experience Machine

01:24:15 • 2min

The Concept of Four-Year Cognition and its Prevalence Among Philosophy Students

01:26:14 • 18min

Experiences with Jerry Edelman and Reed Montague

01:43:53 • 3min

The Math Symposium, Andy Clark, and Daniel Dennett

01:46:56 • 9min

Professor Karl Friston is one of the most highly cited living neuroscientists in history. He is Professor of Neuroscience at King's College London and holds Honorary Doctorates from the University of Zurich, University of York and Radboud University. He is the world expert on brain imaging, neuroscience, and theoretical neurobiology, and pioneers the Free-Energy Principle for action and perception, with well-over 300,000 citations. Friston was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (1999). In 2000 he was President of the international Organization of Human Brain Mapping. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2006. He became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in 2012 and was elected as a member of EMBO (excellence in the life sciences) in 2014 and the Academia Europaea in (2015). TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Introduction (5:19) - The Meaning of Life (9:18) - How Does Death Shape Life? Mortal Computation (23:22) - Real World Examples of Mortal Computers (Micro to Cosmic) (36:28) - Stephen Grossberg (Adaptive Resonance Theory) (52:01) - Synaptopathy, Bayesian Brains, & Mental Health (1:12:48) - Psychiatric Implications (1:25:01) - Andy Clark (5E Theory) (1:30:43) - Mark Solms (Felt Uncertainty Theory) (1:39:10) - Michael Levin & Chris Fields & Richard Watson (Diverse Intelligence Field) (1:44:08) - Gerald Edelman (1:47:03) - Anil Seth (Awesome Story) (1:50:14) - Book & Author Recommendations (1:54:55) - Conclusion EPISODE LINKS: - Karl's Round 1: https://youtu.be/Kb5X8xOWgpc - Karl's Website: https://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/~karl/ - Karl's Books: https://tinyurl.com/2s4e9rsk - Karl's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/y3jw534u - Karl's Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_J._Friston CONNECT: - Website: https://tevinnaidu.com/ - Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drtevinnaidu - Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtevinnaidu/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu/ ============================= Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields. #KarlFriston #Life #Death #FreeEnergyPrinciple