Love & Philosophy

Send a love messageThis episode, hosted by philosopher Andrea Hiott, explores the concept of embracing paradox with Lisa Maroski, author of 'Embracing Paradox, Evolving Language.' The discussion delves into how our language separates concepts, leading to binary thinking, and how questioning and reexamining these linguistic habits can foster a deeper understanding of interconnectedness. Using the metaphor of the Mobius Strip, Lisa explains the importance of holding multiple truths simultaneously and the potential for transforming our worldview. They touch on various topics, including the influence of language on culture, the need for a new way of thinking to address global crises, and the role of love and trust in fostering connection. The conversation encourages listeners to see beyond binary choices and embrace a more integrated, kaleidoscopic approach to understanding and caring for the world.www.lisamaroski.com00:00 Introduction to Paradoxical Thinking02:54 Welcome to Love and Philosophy03:23 Exploring Language and Cognitive Boundaries04:08 Introducing Lisa and Her Book05:21 The Mobius Strip Metaphor06:03 The Complexity of Language and Culture26:20 Dynamic Processes and Biological Insights28:48 The Existential Motivation for Change32:15 Exploring New Ways of Being33:54 Interconnectedness and Environmental Awareness38:35 The Power of Questions48:40 Learning from Different Perspectives51:45 Language and Collective Change58:27 Embracing Paradox and Wholeness01:00:40 Final Thoughts and Book RecommendationsL.E. (Lisa) Maroski didn’t intend to become an editor, it just so happened that she was good at helping people say what they really wanted to say, not what they wrote. After years of doing that for others, she turned her trade on herself, publishing a novel, The One That Is Both, in 2006 and Embracing Paradox, Evolving Language in 2024. Both books derive from a deep desire for language to be able to “do more.” A third book that continues this theme is in development. Having studied philosophy and psychology but working in medical editing and writing, she considers herself a generalist, one who likes to make connections between ideas. An avid dancer, she balances mind with motion, lofty thoughts with high kicks. You might find her dancing tango somewhere…Support the showPlease rate and review with love. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Substack.

In this engaging discussion, guests Jérome Denis and David Pontille, both scholars from France, dive into the philosophy of maintenance. They explore how everyday care connects to social dynamics and infrastructure, revealing the fragility of urban signage and the multisensory nature of maintenance work. The conversation highlights the often overlooked, yet vital role of maintenance, using examples like the Paris Metro and classic Mustangs. They also link maintenance to feminist care ethics, emphasizing the unseen labor that sustains our daily lives.

Send a love message Buy L&P its first coffeeNeuroscience, Geometric Hyperscanning, and Real Time RelationAndrea welcomes Nicolás to discuss the cutting-edge neuroscience technique of hyperscanning, which records brain activity from two or more individuals simultaneously during social interactions. They dive into how hyperscanning reveals brain synchronization reflecting shared attention, empathy, and effective communication. The conversation highlights the broader applications, from studying parent-child bonding and social disorders to advancing mental health interventions. The discussion also touches on integrating philosophical insights to better understand social interactions, emphasizing the importance of holding scientific paradoxes and envisioning a more holistic approach to studying human connection.Watch Nicolás Hinrich's Active Inference Institute recorded talk hereGeometric Hyperscanning of Affect under Active InferenceOn a Geometry of Interbrain NetworksNico's homepageWatch on YouTubeRead more about this on SubstackThe Art of Asynchrony00:00 Welcome to Love and Philosophy01:03 Introduction to Hyperscanning01:37 Mechanics and Applications of Hyperscanning03:16 Neural Synchrony and Its Implications04:36 Exploring Jung's Synchronicity07:52 Active Inference and Social Synchrony13:50 Practical Considerations and Future Directions38:47 Introduction to Prisma and Hyper Scanning39:28 Extending Prisma Methodology40:55 Philosophy and Neuroscience Integration41:51 Participatory Sense Making and Hyper Scanning43:01 Holding Paradoxes in Research46:51 Geometric Thinking in Hyper Scanning52:26 Temporal Aiming and Synchrony59:30 Neuroprotective Rituals and Mental Health01:07:23 Balancing Science and Art in Research01:16:04 Concluding Thoughts on Hyper Scanning and CareGive in any amount here to support thisSupport the showPlease rate and review with love. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Substack.

In this conversation, Andrea Hiott, a philosopher and cognitive scientist, teams up with Tim Logan, an education leader, to explore innovative educational approaches. They discuss the transformative potential of 4E cognitive science, emphasizing embodied and relational learning over traditional, static methods. Andrea criticizes outdated, memory-centric views and advocates for a dynamic, co-creative process in education. They also highlight the importance of love and attention in reshaping learning, urging educators to embrace relationality while maintaining necessary boundaries.

Tim Adalin, a philosopher and founder of the Voicecraft Project in Australia, dives into the art of voice, urging the importance of authenticity in communication. He distinguishes between holding and sharing space, revealing how these concepts shape relationships. The conversation covers the role of technology in communication, including AI's impact on authenticity. Tim emphasizes the significance of silence and deep listening in fostering genuine connections, while also discussing the ethical responsibilities of presenting oneself in today's attention-driven world.

Lynn Nadel, a renowned cognitive neuroscientist, delves into the complexities of how thoughts and memories are represented in the brain. They discuss the limitations of language in capturing thought and explore the role of the hippocampus in cognitive mapping. Nadel raises intriguing questions about neural activity, the concept of embodied cognition, and how the brain models reality. Historical insights from figures like Tolman and Eichenbaum illuminate the ongoing debates about relational memory and representation, offering a captivating glimpse into the neural underpinnings of cognition.

Parker Palmer, founder of the Center for Courage and Renewal and author of notable works on community and the inner life, shares deep insights on living with paradox and depression. He discusses the importance of integrating one’s soul with their role, and the surprising healing power of love and presence. Parker touches on the connection between solitude and community, linking them to the creative chaos of life’s complexities. He also reads a moving poem that encapsulates the struggle and triumph inherent in human experience.

Send a love message GiveSupport with a SubscriptionA poetic conversation at the intersection of literature, science, and technology with Katherine Hayles, a distinguished research professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. Hayles discusses her ideas from her books 'How We Became Posthuman' and 'Bacteria to AI,' focusing on the need to rethink cognition and decouple it from consciousness. She describes the concept of non-conscious cognition and emphasizes the importance of understanding the integrated cognitive framework, which includes biological organisms, synthetic intelligences, and their symbiotic relationships with humans. The discussion extends to planetary ecology, the risks and potentials of advancing AI, and the overarching need for humanity’s care for the planet and each other.00:00 What I really meant by posthumanism00:27 The Concept of Human Transformation00:54 Scientific and Ecological Perspectives01:38 The Role of Machines and Symbiosis02:31 Understanding Synthetic Intelligence02:52 Widening the Circle of Care03:40 Introduction to Catherine Hales by philosopher Andrea Hiott04:01 Catherine Hales' Academic Background04:19 Books by Catherine Hales08:30 The Importance of Fiction in Science09:55 Consciousness vs. Cognition17:42 The Integrated Cognitive Framework18:37 Non-Conscious Cognition33:01 Meaning Making in Organisms35:28 Understanding Different Umwelts38:42 Understanding AI's Conceptual Umwelt40:13 Embodiment and Ontology in AI45:51 Symbiosis: From Biology to AI58:08 The Role of Narrative in Science and Literature01:10:06 Planetary Cognition and Future Challenges01:18:48 The Importance of Accurate Information and EducationSupport the showPlease rate and review with love. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Substack.

Send a love messageGiveSupport with a SubscriptionThis episode features esteemed philosopher Lucius Outlaw, professor emeritus of Vanderbilt University. In this thought-provoking conversation, Outlaw shares his remarkable journey from growing up in segregated Mississippi to becoming a respected philosophy professor, closely acquainted with influential figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Eric Fromm. The discussion weaves through topics like double consciousness, agape love, the philosophy of Hegel, and the transformational power of language. Outlaw also reflects on how shared experiences, dialogue, and love can create a more inclusive, understanding world. Tune in to explore how philosophical insights can shape and nurture community and personal growth.00:00 Introduction to Hermeneutic Justice01:30 Welcome to Love and Philosophy01:39 Lucius Outlaw's Journey02:04 Exploring Double Consciousness03:43 Phenomenology and Du Bois07:49 Challenges in Recording the Episode10:38 Lucius Outlaw's Early Life in Mississippi36:01 Academic Struggles and Determination37:03 Intellectual Growth and Honors Program37:16 Gender Dynamics and Respect for Women38:24 Choosing Fisk and Academic Rigor40:45 Dartmouth Experience and Scholarship Offer42:38 Return to Fisk and Black Power Movement48:33 Student Government and SNCC Chapter52:14 Graduate School and Intellectual Influences01:02:01 Hegel, Marcuse, and Dialectical Thinking01:07:07 The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual01:12:00 Reclaiming Negative Terms: From Black to Queer01:14:17 The Struggle of Identity and Language01:16:29 Navigating Predominantly White Institutions01:19:33 Rehabilitating Whiteness: A Controversial Notion01:23:52 The Role of Dialogue in Understanding01:25:23 The Legacy of Reverend James Morris Lawson, Jr.01:40:50 The Power of Nonviolence and Love01:47:30 Final Reflections and Continuing the Legacyhttps://youtube.com/shorts/SioQ7I5N6Sg?si=jJLtNrBEViVu0KlPLucius at Vanderbilt University: https://as.vanderbilt.edu/philosophy/bio/lucius-outlawjr/W.E.B. Du BoisJames Morris Lawson Jr.Lucius with Angela Davis: https://swarthmorephoenix.com/2024/12/05/angela-davis-in-conversation-with-lucius-outlaw-a-critical-conversation-on-contemporary-crises/Photo from HBCU Radio Preservation Project: watch https://youtu.be/z5ikVSHL3ZM?si=g9QfRlI9wDhsaSLiLucius is the W. Alton Jones Chair, Emeritus Profeessor at Vanderbilt.His research Areas are: "racial matters in socio-political life, in the United States in particular, and in legacies and practices of European and Euro-American Philosophy; Social and Political Philosophy; Africana Philosophy (African; African American, for example, Martin Delany, W.E.B. Du Bois, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Ralph Ellison, Toni Morrison, among others); American Philosophy.SpecializationsAfrican, African American, Continental, History of Philosophy, Social and Political"Representative Publications"On Cornel West on W.E.B. Du Bois" Cornel West: a Critical Reader, George Yancy, ed. (Blackwell 2001)."'Multiculturalism,' Citizenship, ESupport the showPlease rate and review with love. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Substack.

Send a love message GiveSupport with a SubscriptionMichael Garfield is a futurist polymath who has worked everywhere from the KU Natural History Museum to the Sante Fe Institute to Mozilla to the Long Now. He’s currently with the AI Capabilities and Alignment Consensus Project. Oh, and he also has twenty years experience as an artist and musician. This conversation is a bit of a song exploder, looking into one of Michael’s songs (the Big Machine) through the kaleidoscope of his other more academic interests.Summary: A deep, multifaceted conversation with Michael Garfield, known for his contributions to the Complexity podcast at the Santa Fe Institute, Future Fossils, and Humans on the Loop. This discussion with Andrea & Michael traverses various terrains including Michael’s journey from paleontology to music, his insights on complexity science, and the intriguing idea of the 'Fractal Rubik's Cube.' The entire conversation song explodes the themes behind Michael's song 'Big Machine,' tackling how love, mysticism, and science intersect in our complex world. Throughout, Michael shares his nuanced understanding of information, attention, and what it means to explore beyond traditional academic and scientific boundaries.Check out Michael's latest essay for AeonListen to the song Big MachineComplexityMichael's SubstackLove and Philosophy NewsletterThinking in Systems00:00 Introduction to Michael Garfield01:37 Exploring Michael's Multifaceted Talents02:48 Unpacking the Song 'Big Machine'05:19 Michael's Journey and Inspirations06:06 The Evolution of Michael's Musical Path10:46 Complexity Science and Personal Growth23:24 Challenges in Academia and Complexity54:34 The Role of Psychedelics and Language58:14 The Importance of Communication and Curation01:00:18 The Evolution of Social Media and Podcasts01:02:08 The Importance of Internal Culture in Organizations01:05:59 Navigating Modern Uncertainty and Strategic Thinking01:07:21 The Role of Games in Understanding Complexity01:09:33 The Intersection of AI, Podcasting, and Education01:10:24 The Concept of Future Fossils and Precognition01:13:06 The Philosophy of Finite and Infinite Games01:17:17 The Age of Entanglement and Emergent Engineering01:24:55 The Practice of Noticing and Consciousness01:41:39 Love, Synchronicity, and the Future of WorkAnd here is a short talk Michael gave at DISI last month:https://michaelgarfield.substack.com/foraginghttps://substack.com/home/post/p-159486923https://youtu.be/PFT2p6l9dW8?si=U1godoyWVDfIRIJxSupport the showPlease rate and review with love. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Substack.