The Blind Spot Podcast Episode 1 : An Introduction
Apr 16, 2025
The hosts kick off by discussing their initiative to spark dialogue among diverse thinkers across science and philosophy. They dive into how human experience shapes scientific understanding and challenge the concept of a blind spot in science, especially in AI. The conversation explores objectivism versus subjective reality, using intriguing examples from gaming and astronomy. They call for a more inclusive scientific landscape that values art and spirituality while teasing future discussions on time and community engagement. Expect a blend of depth and playfulness!
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Blind Spot in Science
- The "blind spot" in science is ignoring human experience as the foundation of scientific understanding.
- Modern scientific worldviews exclude this experiential source, creating a fundamental oversight.
Physicalism Explained
- Physicalism asserts everything, including mind, is ultimately physical and understood by physics.
- This view is metaphysical, not a scientific theory, and shapes modern science's philosophical assumptions.
Objectivism as Fictional Ideal
- Objectivism mistakes scientific method's goal of intersubjective agreement for an ultimate reality view.
- No pure 'God's eye' perspective exists; objectivity is a useful but fictional ideal.
