Episode #97: Edward - empathy, psychedelics, theatre and "Art as a Vitamin of Consciousness"

Resident Philosopher Dr. Martin Nitsche of the Institute of Philosophy at the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague peaks with participant Edward about empathy, psychedelics, theater and how "Art is a Vitamin of Consciousness"Timestamps:00:10: Introductions00:55: Background and experiences with Art, especially Fashion. Art classes, comic books02:35: Working class immigrant origins, and eventual exposure to theatre in NYC. Off-broadway shows and ephemeral aspects04:10: How do performances affect our cognition? Maybe it's not cognition, maybe it's empathy and being able to relate08:00: Art as a vitamin of consciousness. Psychedelics, the Sistine Chapel and being square. VR Ayahuasca trip12:10: Irony and humor as moving forces in comedy. We can't really fake laughter. Laughter can be a release for us as an acknowledgement.15:35: The pressure to use big words when it comes to art. This avoids actual expression. You have to experience the art17:40: Concluding thoughts.Support the showWebsite: talkpopc.orgInstagram: @talkpopcEmail: [email protected]