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On the nature of reality | Iain McGilchrist and Rowan Williams
Philosophy For Our Times
Understanding vs. Knowledge
- Iain McGilchrist discusses the difference between data, knowledge, and understanding.
- Data is raw information, knowledge is making sense of data, and understanding is deeper, seeing the true nature of what is encountered.
- He argues AI cannot replicate right-brain functions because its knowledge is non-computable, tied to embodiment, mortality, and relationships.
- McGilchrist emphasizes the importance of regaining a sense of wonder with others, nature, and a higher power.
- He believes these connections foster understanding and intrinsic good, not just utility.
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