Jack Bagby

Dr. Jack Bagby, a philosophy and consciousness expert, dives into Henri Bergson's revolutionary ideas. He discusses how context shapes our understanding of music and reality, illustrating this with unconventional musical instruments and tuning methods. The conversation touches on the deep connections between creativity, consciousness, and human experience, emphasizing the limitations of scientific measurements in grasping sensations. Additionally, Bagby critiques artificial intelligence and explores resonance theory, revealing the profound impact of music on perception and emotional experiences.

Jack Bagby, an expert on Henri Bergson's 'Matter and Memory', delves into Bergson's theory of perception, memory, and consciousness. They discuss Bergson's influence on other philosophers, the complexity of our experience of images, perceptual hierarchy, ethical considerations, dreams, and the relevance of Bergson's methodology to modern cognitive studies.