Love and Philosophy
Conversations beyond traditional bounds with Andrea Hiott. Holding paradox. Navigability research. Public way-making. Bringing together the patterns that connect. Building philosophy out in the open. Respecting traditional divisions while illuminating the world beyond them. What is this space holding us?
By love and philosophy we mean the people, passions, and ideas that move us, shape the trajectories of our lives, and co-create our wider landscapes.
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Episodes
46 episodes
Environment is Not in the Head: Why everyone is talking about 'affordances' with Harry Heft
A look into the ideas of ecological psychology with legendary Harry Heft. Known for his renowned contributions to environmental and ecological psychology, Heft discusses the concept of affordances, a term coined by JJ Gibson, and its applicatio...
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Episode 43
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1:20:06
Socrates of Neuroscience: Academic dissonance, unexpected paths & process with Paul Middlebrooks
Neuroscience, AI, and Philosophy with Paul from Brain InspiredCan we think about education (and age) differently? Was it worth it to give up academia, move into an RV and create a podcast?Can we t...
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Episode 42
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1:27:33
Paths of Power and Paradox with Minna Salami, author of Sensuous Knowledge
Minna Salami is a Nigerian-Finnish and Swedish feminist author, social critic and currently Program Chair at THE NEW INSTITUTE. She is the author of Can Feminism Be African? (forthcoming Harper Collins) and Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist ...
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Episode 41
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1:41:45
All Those Yesterdays: a lifelong conversation with poet-philosopher John Koethe
Frank O'Hara, John Ashbery, Ludwig Wittgenstein, dualism, physics, and more."John Koethe was born on December 25, 1945. He began writing poetry in 1964 during his undergraduate years at Princeton University and went on to receive a PhD in p...
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Episode 40
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1:04:59
The Real World and its Many Models with philosopher Michela Massimi
Exploring Perspectival Realism: Are there many paths to the right place?In this episode, Andrea talks with Michela Massimi, a philosopher renowned for her book 'Perspectival Realism.' They look at what these terms mean, discussing the relev...
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Episode 39
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1:14:07
Holding Paradox: Beyond Dichotomies
Love and Philosophy? Beyond Dichotomy? What is this all about?A few unscripted thoughts today in the diary on thinking paradoxically. These diaries are not usually published on the podcast (just on the Substack and YouTube) but this one see...
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What do we mean by Consciousness? with philosopher and computer scientist Bernardo Kastrup
RESEARCH CONVERSATION about the many ways the term consciousness is used in science, philosophy and everyday life. We also discuss cognitive processes, empathy, the meaning of life, the inevitability of death & of course, metaphysical ideal...
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Episode 38
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2:26:39
Life after Life: Striving with problems (in a good way) with philosopher Alva Noë
Alva Noë is Professor of Philosophy, and Chair of the Department of Philosophy, at the University of California, Berkeley, where he is also a member of the Center for New Media, and the Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences. Professor Noë ...
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Episode 37
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1:30:33
Source of Consciousness: Why are feelings and dreams so controversial? with neuropsychologist Mark Solms
Consciousness is feeling. Thoughts are ways we maintain our homeostasis. A quick conversation with Mark Solms and Andrea Hiott on the topics of Mark's book The Hidden Spring.Mark Solms is a South African psychoanalyst and neuropsycholog...
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Episode 36
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1:02:09
Embracing Everyday Battles: Design as Philosophy with Sheng-Hung Lee
A conversation about Life, Longevity, and Human Connection between Sheng-Hung Lee, a designer, engineer, and educator from MIT’s Age Lab with experience at IDEO, and Andrea Hiott, a philosopher working in Heidelberg and the Netherlands. Togethe...
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Episode 35
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1:13:52
Heideggerian Robots of Phenomenology and Cognitive Science with Michael Wheeler
Join Michael Wheeler and Mirko Prokop as they dive into Heidegger’s phenomenology and its relevance for cognitive science as well as Michael’s recent work in the nascent field of the cognitive arts and humanities. Touching on philosophical and ...
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Episode 34
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1:48:29
Synchronizing Mind, Nature, and Neuroscience: Spacetime Experimentation with Georg Northoff
Join us in an intriguing exploration of the connections between the brain, body, and environment with esteemed neuroscientist and philosopher, Dr. Georg Northoff. Discover Dr. Northoff's ground-breaking research on spatiotemporal patterns in br...
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Episode 33
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1:29:11
The Minds of Plants with Paco Calvo: Are plants intelligent?
Paco Calvo leads the MINT Lab and is the renowned author of 'Planta Sapiens,' as we explore the revolutionary concepts of plant intelligence and co-evolution. In today’s rapidly advancing scientific world, the idea of plant intelligence often s...
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Episode 32
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1:35:37
Power in Polarity? Rethinking opposition in design and life with Alastair Duckworth
Andrea Hiott chats with award-winning designer Alastair Duckworth to investigate the influential role of polarity and paradox in our lives and creations. They discuss how engaging with seemingly contradictory elements—from religious texts to ma...
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Episode 31
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1:19:15
Swimming Against the Fame Stream: the Power in Taking Life Slowly and with Purpose, Lucas Vos
Lucas shares his journey from being driven by societal pressures and material success to finding deeper meaning and purpose through conversations, psychedelics, and a profound connection with nature. We discuss his recent studies in Egyptology,...
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Episode 30
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1:12:01
Pattern Language, Wholeness and Place-synergy: Christopher Alexander with geographer David Seamon
Understanding Wholeness and the Patterns of Place with David SeamonA deep discussion surrounding the concept of 'wholeness' and 'place' with David Seamon, a geographer and phenomenologist, and philosoher Andrea Hiott. The conversation trave...
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Episode 29
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1:19:50
Remembering Human Resilience in the age of A.I. with Maria Santacaterina
Navigating the Human-AI Relationship: Trust, Values, and Adaptive Resilience. In this episode, Andrea has a riveting conversation with Maria Sentacatarina, CEO advisor and Board Director, about her book 'Adaptive Resilience.' The discussion exp...
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Episode 28
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1:19:58
Disrupting Expectations: Existential Life and Love with philosopher Skye Cleary
Simone de Beauvoir and Authentic Love: Andrea Hiott speaks with Skye Cleary, a philosopher at Columbia University, about existentialism, love, and authenticity. They delve into Simone de Beauvoir's influential ideas, questioning societal ...
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Episode 27
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1:01:57
Saving Yourself by Being Yourself with the legendary writer Darryl Pinckney
NYC in the 1970s and the spatiotemporal transmissions of writing with Darryl Pinckney: Why do books and poetry matter so much and what is the real avant garde? Does anyone else feel nostalgic for literary movements?An enriching conver...
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Episode 26
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1:19:47
How the World Thinks with Julian Baggini: Moving beyond Western philosophy
Philosophy and Identity with Julian BagginiJoin host Andrea for an enlightening conversation with renowned philosopher and best-selling author Julian Baggini, as they explore the intersections of global philosophical traditions and personal...
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Episode 25
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1:28:13
Taking Category Theory to Heart: The Personal Side of Mathematics with Brandon Baylor
Brandon Baylor, one of the founders of Holon Labs, takes a personal approach here to uncovering the transformative power of category theory. Through bold anecdotes and professional insights, we see how this abstract branch of mathematics that f...
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Episode 24
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1:25:49
Any Human Power: Thinking Thrutopia instead of Dystopia with Manda Scott
Thrutopia "is the art of writing engaging route-maps through to a world we'd all be proud to leave to future generations." Manda Scott's new book Any Human Power is an amazing exercise in Thrutopia. Manda and Andrea meet here for the first time...
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Episode 23
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1:18:29
Maps are their own territory with Mahault Albarracin
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'...
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Episode 22
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59:48
I Am Because We Are: New approaches to sustainable heritage with Jonathan Doe
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 ma...
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Episode 21
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48:20
Knowing and the Known: Consciousness, Cognition and Joint Speech with Fred Cummins
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 cognitiv...
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Episode 20
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