The Meaning Code

Andrea Hiott, host of Love and Philosophy (sample episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSO9QThuQ6I) joins Karen to talk Failure and Risk Taking Karen will be speaking at the PNW Estuary Conference In Olympia, Washington, mentioned at the beginning: https://www.estuarynorthwest2024.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and announcement re: PNW Estuary Conference 01:22 Exploring the concept of failure 06:50 Risk-taking and Development 13:05 Failure and Social Media 20:46 How can we align with the unknown and confront it voluntarily to build resilience and strength? 29:42 The concept of order and chaos 35:32 Understanding failure and how it relates to shame 43:15 Trust in the goodness of God and its role in overcoming failure and shame 43:48 Speak the Truth, at least, don't lie 48:35 Navigating the dance of conversation, authenticity, hiddenness 53:21The effect verbalizing an idea Has on ts original beauty and truth? 1:06:31 Pushing the boundaries of science and creativity 1:08:06 Loyalty to personal interest as it relates to the archetypal hero's journey? 1:16:09 Risk-taking and failure as they contribute to the path forward?

Tomer Solomon joins Karen to talk about his recent paper on an integrative theory that looks at Markov blankets and the free energy principle, the parallels to the creative process and the nature of reality itself. In addition, he discusses the Biblical narrative through the lens of predictive processing and complexity theory, bridging ancient texts with modern scientific and mathematical frameworks. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:23 Tomer’s background and career journey 10:55 Unified Process Theory of Meaning Markov blankets 25:53 Sacrifice and Unity 30:00 Beauty and its relationship to order and symmetry, the role of art and music in aligning with the patterns of nature. 1:00:00 The interconnectedness of Mind and Cosmos, the Biblical Narrative and Symbolism 1:08:45 Complexity theory and predictive processing 1:14:59 Evolution of Wholeness and complexity 1:42:56 Discussing books and potential collaborations Personal Website: https://www.tomersolomon.com/ Twitter: http://www.x.com/tomer_solomon Substack: https://tomersolomon.substack.com/p/uptm-1-a-paradigm-for-the-21st-century

Stephen Iacoboni, MD, is an award-winning cancer researcher and cancer center director at four locations in the Pacific Northwest over his 40 year career. He is also the author of the highly acclaimed cancer care spiritual journal, The Undying Soul. Halfway through his 4 decades as a cancer specialist stuck in the atheist paradigm, he realized something was missing, and that led him to write this remarkable book about the need to recognize Telos. Order a signed copy or ask him any questions at his website: https://stepheniacoboni.com https://stepheniacoboni.com/contact/ The book is also available at Amazon and most booksellers. Karen will be speaking at the PNW Estuary Conference in Olympia, WA in September. Info here: https://www.estuarynorthwest2024.com/ We tackle the big questions here: Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:30 Dr. Iacoboni's Journey and Research 06:10 How does the paradigm in biochemistry need to shift? 14:41 Purpose in Nature 32:49 Discussion on the Origin of Life and Purpose in Biology 41:55 What is the role of emergence in understanding the purpose-driven nature of life? 51:06 The Emergence of Telos and Intentionality in Living Organisms 1:01:55 The complexity of DNA Transcription and Regulation. How do molecules exhibit intentionality and self-organization in biological processes? 1:03:36 Discussion on Organizing Principles and Belief Systems 1:11:20 How does the idea of meaning preceding matter impact our understanding of the natural world? The role of function in Defining Structure. 1:23:16 What are the challenges in cancer care and research?

Stephan Solomon, known for his heartfelt storytelling on his YouTube channel, Charlie's Little Corner, shares his journey of identity shaped by a unique heritage and personal dilemmas. He humorously recounts biking in Frankfurt while navigating family dynamics and his father's coming out. The conversation dives into the tumultuous discovery of love during adolescence and the impact of Narnia's stories on his faith. Solomon explores the connections between art, spirituality, and personal growth, highlighting the transformative power of relationships in overcoming life's challenges.

Gabe introduces aspects of his theory to Glen who has a background in physics, mathematics, computer science and design engineering.

Ryan and Gabe discuss the overlaps of cognitive theory, psychology and body work. Timestamps are approximate. Timestamps 00:00 Introductions and Setting the Agenda 04:00 Discussion on Patterns of Cognition and Consciousness 16:00 Exploring Cognitive Mapping and Historical Perspectives 20:00 Discussion on Barbara McClintock's Research and its Implications 23:00 Philosophical Reflections on Balance and Measurement 32:00 Overcoming Obstacles and Staying on Track 36:00 Exploring Hope and Faith 43:00 Exploring the Relationship Between Senses and Decision-Making 47:30 Understanding the Cycle of Information Processing 50:00 Exploring the Markov Blanket 56:00 The Concept of Tension and Balance

You can follow Delbert Larson on Twitter @Larsondelbert or at his website, https://larsonism.com. The topics you will find discussed there include a replacement for relativity, a new way to produce clean and cheap energy through fusion, a new quantum mechanical formulation and a new theory for elementary particles.Today's conversation focuses foremost on the theory of the Aether which would be a replacement for relativity. Dr. Larson has a Ph.D. in physics and decades of experience as an author and reviewer of peer-reviewed scientific works. Among his many efforts are three sole-author publications in the highly prestigious journal Physical Review Letters[1,2,3]. He's held positions at well-known institutions such as the Superconducting Super Collider, where he had a leading role on longitudinal physics design, and UCLA, where he was an adjunct assistant professor of physics. He has designed and led the construction of two working accelerators[4,5], one of which[4], a 2.5 MeV electron accelerator, employed “relativistic” particle velocities. Timestamps are approximate. Approximate Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:00 Five classic tests of general relativity 18:40 Layout of 19th century theory of luminiferous aether 31:15 Insights into gravity and aether fields 36:44 The measurement stick and the Clock 45:54 Dirac's idea of an infinite sea o electrons Pauli's exclusion rule 51:00 Affordances and theory of visual perception 55:00 Cubic square model of tension/compression and quantum expansion

Jordan Hall, a thinker focused on complex systems and societal evolution, dives into the nature of identity, creativity, and the essence of beauty, love, and truth. He discusses how evolving patterns shape our understanding of existence and the importance of unity in the cosmos. Hall critiques materialist science and advocates for a deeper exploration beyond surface-level interpretations. He also explores love's role in human-AI interactions, emphasizing that connection and understanding are crucial in fostering hope and faith amidst the complexity of reality.

A wide-ranging discussion on topics such as free will, entrepreneurship, creativity, and the pursuit of truth. The philosophical implications of free will in the context of scientific determinism and materialism. The significance of creativity and the interplay of love, beauty, and truth in the creative process. Connections between the constraints in art, science, and the natural world, emphasizing the necessity of boundaries for the emergence of new forms of beauty and significance. The embodiment of transcendence and immanence, exploring how the experience of beauty and meaning impacts and is impacted by our identity. The significance of having both someone to love and an enemy to fight, and the role of communication and propagation in fulfilling our purpose as human beings. The transformative power of unconventional time signatures in jazz music, drawing on examples from Dizzy Gillespie and Dave Brubeck emphasizing the artistic freedom and creativity that arises from breaking away from standard time signatures, likening it to the necessary constraint that precedes artistic release. The intricate relationships between elements of design and their presence in art, science, and musical compositions. The balance between technicality and attraction to beauty in driving breakthroughs.

Listening to Ryan's journey through destabilization to coherence was a deeply meaningful experience for me, as I hope it will be for you. Try to set aside the time to listen to the whole thing as it all comes together in the end. We journey through the laying down of memories (the initial consolidation), the destabilizing journey, and the rapid reconsolidation that brings hope. His description of the eclipse is also NOT TO BE MISSED! The first two parts of his story are linked below: Part 1 of Ryan's story: https://youtu.be/QRQwrY2_dqs Part 2 of Ryan's story: https://youtu.be/WOsAm4B2Mfg