The Metagame #26 - Michael Johnson | Jhanas, Awakening and Vasocomputation
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Aug 5, 2024 Join Michael Johnson, a philosopher and neuroscientist known for his groundbreaking work in consciousness studies, as he dives into the intriguing world of jhanas and awakening. He explores how language shapes reality and critiques traditional philosophy through Wittgenstein's lens. The conversation reveals the significance of reconnecting with nature to foster cognitive freedom. Johnson also discusses the transformative experiences of enlightenment, the brain's predictive abilities, and the fascinating connection between meditation and our physical states.
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Language Games
- Language is a set of verbal games with meaning defined within each game.
- Wittgenstein's philosophy helps dissolve confusion and fosters cognitive freedom.
Language as Control
- Language can be used to control people by creating confusion.
- Wittgenstein's ideas can be seen as a technology for cognitive freedom.
Wordcels vs. Shape Rotators
- Wordcels manipulate language to shape reality, while shape rotators prioritize literal truth.
- This tension between the two groups creates a kind of eternal war.