The Metacrisis: A Game Theory Perspective | Dr. Ashley Hodgson

In 'The Matter with Things', Iain McGilchrist delves into the neuroscience, epistemology, and metaphysics of the brain's hemispheres and their impact on human perception and understanding. The book is divided into two volumes: 'The Ways to Truth' and 'What Then is True? '. McGilchrist argues that the left hemisphere's dominance has led to a skewed perception of the world, neglecting the vital role of the right hemisphere in integrating science, reason, intuition, and imagination. He explores topics such as attention, perception, judgement, and the nature of reality, including concepts like time, space, consciousness, and the sacred. The book is a call to re-enchant the world and ourselves by recognizing the deeper, more holistic understanding provided by the right hemisphere.

In this book, Elinor Ostrom investigates how self-organized governance systems can effectively manage common-pool resources, such as fisheries, water basins, and high mountain meadows. She challenges the conventional wisdom that such resources must be managed either by the state or the market to avoid overconsumption. Through detailed case studies from around the world, Ostrom identifies the key characteristics of successful common-pool resource management schemes and develops a theory of institutional arrangements that support sustainable governance. Her work emphasizes the importance of local knowledge, context-dependent rules, and cooperative strategies in achieving collective improvements and long-term sustainability.

In this book, David Graeber argues that debt has a much longer history than money and that it has played a central role in shaping human societies. He debunks the myth of barter as the precursor to money, instead proposing that credit systems and debt were the primary means of trade. Graeber examines how debt has been used as a tool for social control, influenced law, religion, and politics, and has led to periodic crises and debtor revolts throughout history. The book also discusses the moral and social implications of debt, suggesting that the concept of debt is more complex than a simple economic transaction.