Future debates over origins of intelligence, consciousness, etc., may mainly feature panpsychists vs. theists rather than materialists vs. theists.— Read on mindmatters.ai/2021/11/university-of-chicago-biochemist-all-living-cells-are-cognitive/
How does consciousness arise in mere flesh and blood? To the neuroscientist Anil Seth, our organic bodies are the key to the experience.— Read on http://www.quantamagazine.org/anil-seth-finds-consciousness-in-lifes-push-against-entropy-20210930/
Imagination isn’t just a spillover from our problem-solving prowess. It might be the core of what human brains evolved to do. Great essay from Aeon… Read More Imagination isn’t the icing on the cake of human cognition | Aeon Essays
I just found this. Digable Planets in Iceland on KEXP. The coolest and hottest ticket on the planet.… Read More How to be Cool and Hot
Making the most of self-isolation having tested positive for covid, I embark on challenging my imposter syndrome and make up how I am a proper artist. With a capital ‘A’.… Read More My Self Isolation Flashback (TBC)
A reflection on social distancing and an art as research performance I did a year ago to explore what the then new phenomena was like.… Read More Performing Distancing
Making a map to express some ideas and experiences of the Solway.… Read More Solway Walk – Map Art
Article about art as a means of personal and political expression and an act of resistance.… Read More Einstein on the Political Power of Art
Article about the value of curiosity in care practice, with connections to experiential learning and mindfulness.… Read More Curiosity. Are you curious enough to read on?
Good article with lots of links for the curious, about hobbies. Don’t be afraid to make and do weird stuff.… Read More The science behind why hobbies can improve our mental health