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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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- Our senses bind us to the wider ecosystem, emphasizing our participation in the living world.
- Language can either hinder or enhance our connection to the animate earth, influenced by writing systems.
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David Abraham is a cultural ecologist and philosopher known for his work on animism and sensory perception. He emphasizes the role of our animal senses in binding us to the wider ecosystem. He also explores the ways language can either stifle or enhance our rapport with the animate earth.
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