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Unpacking Complexities with Mahault Albarracin: on Cognitive Computing, Sexology, and the Patterns that make a difference.

Join us as we try and discuss what cannot be discussed, touching on sexology, cognitive computing, and technology's role in societal change. Albarracin , currently pursuing a PhD in cognitive computing, delves into the definitions and interrelations between disciplines, the patterns that shape cognition and awareness, and the potential of technology to influence social dynamics. We touch on topics from the integration of diverse perspectives in understanding complex phenomena to the role of AI and its ethical implications. This journey is also an exercise in complexity, challenging traditional viewpoints and offering fresh insights into contemporary academic discussions.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:41 Defining Sexology and Its Challenges
04:16 From Sexology to Cognitive Computing
10:30 Exploring Constructivism and Predictive Processing
13:22 Phenomenology and Shared Constructs
15:58 The Complexity of Modeling Cognition
22:20 Beyond Dichotomies: Self, Other, and Community
29:12 Exploring the Concept of Representation
29:50 The Self as a Process
30:32 Clarifying the Question
31:14 Neomaterialism and Interaction
32:47 Perception and Regularities
35:44 Social Constructs and Identity
37:57 Consciousness and Awareness
50:15 Technology and Social Change
57:14 Personal Refl&

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In this episode, Andrea and Jonathan Bill Doe, a PhD candidate from the Brandenburgische Technische Universität, as they explore Jonathan's research on the Keta Lagoon and urban gardening in Ghana. Initially focusing on Jonathan's intriguing master's project, 'Keta Lagoon: Uncovering Suppressed Heritage Practices for Sustainable Wetland Management,' they delve into the complexities of heritage, sustainability, and cultural practices. Jonathan shares insights from his extensive academic journey, his practical experiences as a tour guide, and his observations on Ghana's urban and heritage landscapes. They discuss the nuances of colonial history, local knowledge holders, and sustainable practices like the 'Atsidza' fishing method. Moving forward, Jonathan talks about his PhD project involving urban gardening and sociotechnical imaginaries in postcolonial Ghana, highlighting the importance of integrating traditional practices into modern sustainability efforts. This enlightening conversation reveals how historical, cultural, and environmental factors intertwine, emphasizing the necessity of inclusive and thoughtful heritage management.
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00:54 Jonathan's Academic Journey
02:20 Tour Guiding and Heritage Interest
05:18 Philosophical and Historical Insights
06:27 Keta Lagoon and Suppressed Heritage
21:47 Colonial Impact and Local Knowledge
38:55 Decolonial Philosophy and Lagoon Management
39:42 Beyond Dichotomies: Historical and Modern Practices
41:34 Relationality in African Philosophy
43:05 Sustainability and Economic Assumptions
47:11 Fishing Practices in the Lagoon
58:42 Ownership and Commons in Lagoon Fishing
01:01:49 Urban Gardening and Post-Colonial Ghana

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Starting with Fred's unique scholarship and teaching, his nursing background, and his early studies with Douglas Hofstadter, Andrea & Fred lay the groundwork for an in-depth discussion on the history and interdisciplinary nature of cognitive science. Uncovering the philosophical and contemporary science behind defining cognitive science, the mind-body relationship, and distinctions between consciousness and cognition. They also discuss the phenomena of joint speech (a term coined by Cummins), its presence in rituals, protests, and sports, its biological and sociocultural facets, and the tech limitations in replicating such collective human activities. This engaging conversation bridges ancient wisdom with modern methodologies, focusing on questioning as much as on finding answers.

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00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:23 Fred's Academic Journey
01:27 The Cognitive Science Revolution
04:44 Defining Cognitive Science
07:07 Philosophical Underpinnings
14:06 Teaching Cognitive Science
17:41 The Evolution of Scientific Thought
19:46 The Complexity of Cognition and Consciousness
30:55 The Role of Neuroscience
32:40 The Intersection of Law, Medicine, and Cognitive Science
46:42 The Importance of Dialogue in Science
50:28 Exploring Neoplatonism and Theurgy
51:08 Hellenic Tantra: A Controversial Concept
51:43 Consciousness and Historical Purity
52:33 The Role of Scholarship in Understanding Traditions
54:16 Dialectics and Epistemological Perspectives
55:05 The Nature of Buddhism and Dialectics
01:01:14 The Importance of Writing and Creating
01:05:24 Cognitive Science and Its Broader Implications
01:12:17 The Study of Joint Speech
01:25:01 The Limitations of Technology in Human Connection
01:32:59 The Role of Science in Understanding Human Potential
01:46:26 Concluding Thoughts and Future Conversations

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Mechanistic and Dynamical Approaches with Paul Kelly and Andrea Hiott.
This episode delves into the philosophical and practical distinctions between mechanistic and dynamical models, highlighting their significance in cognitive science and climate science. Paul and Andrea also unpack the 3M principle, surrogative reasoning, and equilibrium models, emphasizing the role of models in scientific inquiry and their broader implications for understanding complex systems. Perfect for enthusiasts of cognitive science, philosophy, and anyone fascinated by the dynamic intersection of these fields.

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Max Bennett is the author of 'A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains.'  In this episode Andrea Hiott and Max discuss his journey from working in AI technology commercialization to embarking on a five-year passion project that led to writing the book. He explains the motivation behind studying the discrepancies between human brain functionality and AI systems, resulting in several published papers and collaborations with neuroscientists. The discussion delves into intelligence before brains, as Max argues against the notion that intelligence is exclusive to brains, highlighting the evolutionary history and complexity of intelligence across different life forms. They cover various breakthroughs in understanding intelligence, including steering, reinforcement learning, and the emergence of language as a tool for sharing mental simulations. Their conversation touches upon the implications of language for human intelligence, its role in facilitating complex planning and cooperation, and the feedback loop it creates for refining thought processes. It also gets into the potential of AI in continuous learning and the challenges in achieving a system that learns in real time (like the human brain!)

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00:00 Welcome and Introduction to A Brief History of Intelligence
00:14 The Genesis of a Passion Project: AI, Neuroscience, and a Side Project Turned Book
02:05 Exploring Intelligence Beyond the Brain: From Single Cells to AI
05:48 The Evolutionary Journey: Steering, Movement, and the Dawn of Intelligence
13:24 From Simple Beginnings to Complex Systems: The Roomba's Evolutionary Echo
15:40 Envisioning AI's Potential: Education, Healthcare, and Home Assistance
20:10 The Evolution of Intelligence: From Steering to Reinforcement Learning
28:24 Decoding Brain Algorithms: A New Approach to Understanding Intelligence
28:36 The Complexity of Brain Functions and the Power of Algorithmic Thinking
30:53 Exploring the Neocortex: Unveiling the Mysteries of Brain Structure
33:20 Simulation and Mentalization: The Breakthroughs in Cognitive Mapping
33:59 The Evolution of the Neocortex and Its Impact on Mammalian Intelligence
49:53 The Role of Language in Human Evolution and AI Development
53:55 Continual Learning and the Future of AI: Challenges and Opportunities
55:10 Concluding Thoughts: The Journey of Discovery and Future Dialogues
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Is anything objective? Philosophers Inês Hipólito and Andrea discuss  how Inês became a philosopher and in so doing, discuss the computational theory of mind, critical thinking in the digital age, Wittgenstein, enaction, and how AI might contribute to our understanding of our environment. They move into a holistic perspective on technology, humanity, and nature, emphasizing the need for a philosophy and a technology that rekindles our ecological roots and fosters sustainable, interconnected living. Beginning with the impact of viewing the mind as a Turing machine, it emphasizes how this perspective has shaped the development and perception of AI and LLMs as entities with human-like consciousness and autonomy and calls for culturally sensitive, transparent, inclusive AI technologies that can foster a sustainable, interconnected future.

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00:00 Exploring the Dangers of Computational Theory of Mind
02:16 A Warm Welcome and the Power of Philosophy
02:40 The Philosophical Journey Begins: From Portugal to Neuroscience
04:56 Diving Deep into Philosophy: Questions That Shape a Career
07:10 The Intersection of Eastern Philosophy and Cognitive Science
09:20 Enaction and Its Philosophical Roots
21:51 The Role of Philosophy in Science and the Importance of Critical Thinking
38:33 Embracing Change: The Dynamical Systems Approach
42:38 Exploring the Philosophical Foundations of Experience
43:40 Bridging Phenomenology, Ecological Psychology, and Wittgenstein
45:16 The Intersection of Technology, AI, and Cognitive Science
46:42 AI's Societal Impact and the Importance of a Philosophical Approach
49:30 Challenging the Computational Theory of Mind
53:42 The Role of Philosophy in Unraveling AI's Complexities
01:03:29 Reimagining AI Through Active Inference and Environmental Sensitivity
01:21:22 Concluding Thoughts on Objectivity, Diversity, and the Future of AI
…the dangers of A.I. are not what you think

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Brad Love is Professor of Cognitive and Decision Sciences in Experimental Psychology at University College London (UCL) and a fellow at The Alan Turing Institute for data science. Brad and Andrea discuss the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and neuroscience, focusing on Brad's groundbreaking project BrainGPT, a Large Language Model tool to assist neuroscientific research. In getting there, they look back at early experiences and connect the dots of memory and what still resonates in his current work and in memory research in general. They discuss the role of AI and how we might reimagine the labels of neuroscience. They also discuss BrainGPT and the role of LLMs in predicting scientific research outcomes and addressing the challenges posed by the vast volume of academic papers. Concluding with personal insights into the adventures of navigating careers in science and AI research, the conversation navigates the complexities of creativity, scientific discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge in an era marked by rapid technological progress.
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Love, Mind & the Poetry of Existence with Iain McGilchrist

"Delve into the intricate relationship between flow and resistance in the universe, and the essential human engagement with beauty, goodness, and truth. Iain McGilchrist discusses the significance of asymmetry with Andrea, as well as the limitations of dichotomous thinking, and the richness found in embracing the complexity of life. The dialogue covers themes from Dr. McGilchrist's research and books, focusing on the importance of intuition, imagination, and our interconnectedness with nature and each other. The discussion also touches on the transformative power of poetry and art, the impact of modern digital distractions on our ability to connect deeply with the world, and the philosophical reflections on life, death, and the constant state of becoming that defines our existence. A truly moving conversation."

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Intentions and Agency: A Deep Dive into Ecological Psychology

Join Mirko Prokop and Andrea Hiott as they examine 'Intentions in Ecological Psychology, an Anscombian Perspective' by Miguel Segundo-Ortin and Annemarie Kalis. This engaging discussion explores the concept of intention from a naturalistic standpoint, intersecting with ecological psychology. Topics include the role of intention in agency, the influence of Elizabeth Anscombe, teleology, goal-directed behavior, and non-representational nature of intentions. Delving into the idea of affordances, they shed light on how intentions shape perception and behavior across species, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human and animal cognition.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:08 Discussing the Paper: Intentions in Ecological Psychology
02:10 Exploring Key Concepts: Philosophy of Action and Enactivism
04:27 Understanding Ecological Psychology and Affordances
12:38 Agency and Perception-Action Loops
20:38 Intentional Action and Human Agency
31:58 Philosophical Perspectives on Intention
48:07 Exploring Human and Animal Agency
49:15 Intention as Organization of Patterns
50:33 Anscombe's Practical Knowledge
54:23 Naturalistic Notion of Intention
56:23 Embodied Cognition and Practical Knowledge
01:02:10 Social Context and Practical Knowledge
01:17:01 Teleology and Goal-Oriented Behavior
01:30:39 Affordances and Intentional Action
01:34:23 Interdisciplinary Approach to Cognition

The paper discussed here, by Miguel Segundo-Ortin and Annemarie Kalis, is called Intentions in Ecological Psychology: An Anscombean Proposal and is available to read here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365264374_Intentions_in_Ecological_Psychology_An_Anscombean_Proposal

Thoreau quote discussed: "In our most trivial walks, we are constantly, though unconsciously, steering like pilots by certain well–known beacons and headlands, and if we go beyond our usual course we still carry in our minds the bearing of some neighboring cape; and not till we are completely lost, or turned round—for a man needs only to be turned round once with his eyes shut in this world to be lost—do we appreciate the vastness and strangeness of nature. Every man has to learn the points of compass again as often as he awakes, whether from sleep or any abstraction. Not till we are lost, in other words not till we have lost the world, do we begin to find ourselves, and realize where we are and the infinite extent of our relations."

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Carlos is a founder of the Society for Multidisciplinary and Fundamental Research (SEMF), and a Postdoctoral Fellow and Head of Strategy at the Wolfram Institute, a recently established research institution dedicated to the investigation of the mathematical foundations of computation and the legacy of Stephen Wolfram's scientific ideas. This talk explores his childhood fascination with physics and mathematics towards a multifaceted academic and personal exploration of higher order maths and relations in a quest for a deeper understanding of the universe's complexities. Carlos eloquently discusses the challenges of aligning personal passions with academic pursuits, his evolving interests leading to groundbreaking reflections on higher order mathematics, complexity theory, and their applications to understanding not just the cosmos but the complexities of human relationships, especially within the context of polyamorous dynamics. The narrative weaves together the beauty of scientific inquiry, mathematical honesty, and the deep, introspective examination of human connections, advocating for a boundary-defying approach to knowledge and love.
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00:00 Exploring New Languages to Understand Nature
00:25 Theoretical Foundations and Practical Impacts
01:17 Navigating Romantic and Social Connections
02:30 A Deep Dive into Love, Philosophy, and Mathematics
03:01 The Journey from Philosophy to Mathematics
03:51 Challenging Traditional Academic Paths
07:39 Embracing Multidisciplinary Approaches
08:55 Personal Growth Through Unconventional Learning
10:21 Redefining Success in Academia and Beyond
14:28 The Role of Teaching and the Quest for Knowledge
28:07 Navigating Life's Complexities with a Love for Wisdom
35:47 Reflecting on Personal and Societal Growth
41:21 The Influence of a Father's Perspective
41:35 A Unique Approach to Learning and Curiosity
43:51 The Role of Love and Family in Personal Development
45:15 Exploring Personal Identity and Social Dynamics
52:48 The Journey from Physics to Multidisciplinary Exploration
01:04:28 Reconciling Chil

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