Richard Watson

Prof. Richard Watson discusses reimagining adaptation and Darwinism, exploring universal Darwinism beyond biology and connectionism. They tackle the dichotomy between linear thinking and vulnerable knowing, transitions in evolutionary algorithms, and the transformative power of knowing and being known.

Donald Hoffman, a cognitive scientist known for his groundbreaking work on consciousness, and Richard Watson, a futurist exploring theoretical views on reality, dive into the complexities of perception and time. They discuss the distinction between living and nonliving as a construct of perception, challenge the idea of scientific theories leading to ultimate truth, and examine how concepts of time may be illusory. Their thought-provoking conversation touches on how projections shape our understanding of causation and the potential for theories beyond space-time.

In this engaging discussion, futurist Richard Watson and researcher Leo Caves delve into fascinating concepts like eigenforms and resonance. Richard explores how observer-dependent objects emerge through stable couplings, and introduces pilot-wave ideas that challenge traditional views of particles. Leo expands the conversation to biology, examining how organisms function as oscillatory structures and the role of harmonics in their behavior. Together, they reflect on cognition, emergent properties, and the interplay between structure and process in understanding life.