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Ben White
Leverhulme-funded PhD candidate at the University of Sussex, researching neuroscience and digital technology under Andy Clark's mentorship.
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Oct 17, 2024
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#89 - Ben White - Can the MEANING CRISIS be solved by TECHNOLOGY?
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Ben White, a Leverhulme-funded PhD candidate at the University of Sussex, dives into the 'meaning crisis' and its interplay with technology and neuroscience. He discusses how active inference can help us understand our relationship with the environment and the implications for education. The conversation highlights the dual role of technology—scaffolding meaning yet potentially diminishing human agency. Ben also explores the challenges of addiction and social media, advocating for a more authentic technological landscape that fosters genuine well-being.
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