#63 Shaping Habits Together: life's changes and challenges with cognitive scientist Mark Michael James

Send a love message Andrea in conversation with fellow cognitive scientist Mark Michael James, highlighting his journey from understanding patterns of being to shaping habits and realigning health. Mark shares his experiences from Ireland, his academic pursuits, and his present work at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. This episode delves into synchronicity, embodied cognition, and the philosophies and practices of the arising 'school of way' of practice and philosophy which includes 'wayshaping' and 'waymaking' and pertains to a paper Mark has recently written with Mushfiqa Jamaluddin, Tom Froese, Aisha Belhadi, Anna Panagiotou, and Dave Snowden. It all ties back to practical applications in health, navigating complexity, and striving for a dynamic balance in life. Mark's personal stories and reflections make this a must-watch for anyone interested in cognitive science, philosophy, and the art of living well.00:00 Introduction to Unexpected Contributions00:35 Exploring the Concept of 'Craic'00:56 Welcome to Love and Philosophy01:02 Introducing Mark Michael James and His Work02:23 Discussion on Synchronicity and Relevance Realization06:47 Mark's Journey to Okinawa12:39 Navigating Personal and Social Patterns51:23 Health Challenges and Personal Stories55:06 Sensory Irregularities and Scripts56:21 Breaching Experiments and Sociological Insights57:13 Cultural Patterns and the Irish Concept of 'The Crack'01:03:26 Health, Habits, and Personal Transformation01:08:05 Philosophical Reflections and Practical Applications01:19:49 Wayshaping Framework and Multiscale Health01:27:57 Personal Reflections and Future DirectionsWayshaping paperWaymakingOISTMark's websiteAlso, have a look at this book about Mindshaping by Michelle Maiese.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.