#21: Knowing and the Known: Consciousness, Cognition and Joint Speech with Fred Cummins

Send a love messageStarting 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.#cognition #consciousness #fredcummins #jointspeech #andreahiott #godelescherbach00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:23 Fred's Academic Journey01:27 The Cognitive Science Revolution04:44 Defining Cognitive Science07:07 Philosophical Underpinnings14:06 Teaching Cognitive Science17:41 The Evolution of Scientific Thought19:46 The Complexity of Cognition and Consciousness30:55 The Role of Neuroscience32:40 The Intersection of Law, Medicine, and Cognitive Science46:42 The Importance of Dialogue in Science50:28 Exploring Neoplatonism and Theurgy51:08 Hellenic Tantra: A Controversial Concept51:43 Consciousness and Historical Purity52:33 The Role of Scholarship in Understanding Traditions54:16 Dialectics and Epistemological Perspectives55:05 The Nature of Buddhism and Dialectics01:01:14 The Importance of Writing and Creating01:05:24 Cognitive Science and Its Broader Implications01:12:17 The Study of Joint Speech01:25:01 The Limitations of Technology in Human Connection01:32:59 The Role of Science in Understanding Human Potential01:46:26 Concluding Thoughts and Future ConversationsWatch Fred's amazing content on YouTube: Full intro and notes here.Care is not the opposite of love. It is the very urge of life. 'Caring for what?' is the primary question. That we have a choice about what we care for and how is what makes us human, but it's quite the challenge and responsibility. Let's help one another handle it.Support the showBuy Holding Paradox: The Navigational Approach to Mind and Consciousness by Andrea HiottSign up for Making Ways newsletter and projects.Please rate and review with love. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Substack.