Zero to One with Danny Goler Zero to One with Danny Goler #1 - David Rug: Project Liminality, InterBrain, & the Physics of Communication
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Aug 13, 2025 David Rug, a metaphysician and civilizational theorist, dives into fascinating concepts like Project Liminality and the InterBrain. He explores the 'physics of communication' and how narrative design can bridge divides and promote unity. The discussion touches on systems thinking, the balance between freedom and order, and the contrasts of classical versus quantum mind metaphors. Rug emphasizes using open-source collaboration to guide humanity toward healthier networks, challenging listeners to consider their roles in a fragmented world.
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Two Pathological Attractors Explained
- Rug frames civilization's split as oscillation between two pathological attractors: freedom (chaos) and order (oppression).
- Extreme versions of either become the opposite problem; integration requires a 'third attractor'.
Use Three Horizons To Guide Choices
- Use the three horizons: triage, transition, transformation to prioritize action across timescales.
- Make choices that collapse uncertainty only when necessary and prefer actions that remain beneficial across outcomes.
Liminal Mind As Quantum Superposition
- Rug compares classical vs liminal minds to classical vs quantum computing: liminal mind holds superpositions as potential.
- Decisions are 'wavefunction collapses' made sparingly and with broader context.
