#48: In Defense of the Human Being with Thomas Fuchs

Send a love message  Exploring Human Embodiment and Conviviality with Thomas Fuchs, the Karl Jaspers Professor of Philosophy and Psychiatry, Heidelberg University, GermanyJoin Andrea for an insightful conversation with Thomas Fuchs, a philosopher and psychiatrist at Universität Heidelberg, as they delve into his book, 'In Defense of the Human Being.' Explore the profound questions about our distinctiveness from machines, the concept of 'conviviality,' and the essence of human embodiment. They discuss the oscillation between self-aggrandizement and self-contempt and how intersubjectivity and embodied experiences are central to understanding what it means to be human. Discover how modern technology impacts our self-perception and the importance of regaining a balanced relationship with our body and others. This episode is a deep dive into the notions of self-awareness, bodily presence, and the interrelation of life, mind, and technology.Give Love & PhilosophySupport with a paid subscription00:00 Introduction: Are We Distinct from Machines?01:32 Welcome to Love and Philosophy01:36 Introducing Thomas Fuchs and His Work02:15 Conviviality and Intersubjectivity03:51 The Theory of Mind and Human Experience07:56 The Defense of the Human Being08:51 The Impact of Technology and Transhumanism18:18 Embodiment and the Human Condition24:23 The Illusion of Mind-Body Separation40:29 The Role of Intersubjectivity57:53 Concluding Thoughts and ReflectionsIn Defense of the Human BodyThomas Fuchs, Karl Jaspers Professor of Philosophy and Psychiatry, Heidelberg University, GermanyFull 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.