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The Desirable UnknownAuthor: Andrea Hiott
In our shared future, there are potentials we know are possible, but there are also unknowns, potentials we have not yet considered. The distinction between the knowable and the unknowable is at the heart of philosophy. In Chinese philosophy, for the Taoist, the universe is fundamentally unknowable and yet, holding the paradox, we can come to know it better and glimpse the Way in experiences Japanese traditions call satori. In more European oriented philosophy, Socrates is famous for the idea that 'all we can know is that we do not know' though his life is itself a way through the unknown.The reason this paradox matters and is at the heart of our search for meaning, is because within the parameter of the unknown, there are unknowns which are desirable and those which are not. Here we find way towards discussing what might be the desirable unknowns for our living planet, and in so doing, ride the paradox of trying to know what is unknowable, or what is only knowable if it occurs. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Life is a Becoming with Iain McGilchrist
Episode 3
Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
Exploring the Philosophy of Becoming: A Dialogue on Life, Nature, and ConsciousnessAndrea and Iain discuss 'becoming' versus 'being,' drawing from pre-Socratic philosophy and notable thinkers like Heraclitus and Blake. The discussion emphasizes the importance of this concept in understanding the fluidity and interconnectedness of life, nature, and consciousness. It critiques the mechanistic view of biology and physics, advocating for a recognition of the complex, non-linear nature of organisms and systems. The conversation also explores the significance of attention, perception, and the roles of the left and right hemispheres of the brain in shaping our interaction with the world. Themes of intuition, imagination, and the innate human connection to nature and the sacred are explored. The discussion concludes with reflections on life, death, and the notion of human existence as a momentary, impactful whirlpool within the vast flow of the universe.00:00 Exploring the Philosophy of Becoming00:31 The Symbolism of Jacob's Ladder and Spiral Dynamics01:41 Attention, Nature, and the Wonder of Life02:10 Redefining Biology: Beyond Mechanism04:07 Complex Systems vs. Complicated Systems05:51 Nested Realities and the Power of Attention22:08 The Importance of Intuition and Imagination25:59 Social Media's Impact on Attention and Connection34:40 Embracing the Flow of Life and Death40:31 Concluding Reflections on Life, Art, and Philosophy
