Emergence Magazine Podcast The Ecology of Perception – a conversation with David Abram
Jan 11, 2022
Cultural ecologist and philosopher David Abram discusses animism, perception, and our connection to the Earth. Topics include the impact of writing systems on sensory experience, the sacredness of language and breath in oral cultures, the influence of GPS on our orientation skills, and finding hope and resilience in times of uncertainty.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Influence of Writing Systems on Perception
03:07 • 22min
The Sacred Connection Between Speech, Breath, and Ancestors
24:47 • 8min
Exploring the Impact of GPS on Our Orientation Skills
32:23 • 3min
Connecting with the Physical and Biological World
35:42 • 7min
Exploring Hope and Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
42:25 • 7min