Wild with Sarah Wilson COLLAPSE SERIES: Jonathon Rowson - Welcome to the “metacrisis”. Now what?
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Aug 20, 2024 Jonathon Rowson, a Chess Grandmaster and metamodernist philosopher, delves into the concept of the 'metacrisis,' discussing how it intertwines with global issues like AI and climate change. He highlights the need for a systemic perspective to navigate today's complexities. Rowson shares how chess strategies can reflect life's challenges, emphasizing concentration and context. The conversation evolves into a philosophical exploration of modernity's end and the urgent need for societal transformation amidst crises, urging listeners to find meaning and self-discovery in turmoil.
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Concentration As A State Of Being
- Concentration is more than attention; it's a coalescence of the self that integrates memory, values and will into presence.
- Jonathan calls concentration an intrinsic reward and a place where life feels most fully lived.
Zooming In And Out Matters
- Healthy action requires both zooming out for context and zooming in for detail; overemphasis on one distorts judgment.
- Ian McGilchrist's view frames attention as a moral act shaping the world we bring into being.
Escape Zugzwang By Shifting Scale
- Zugzwang in chess shows sometimes any move worsens your position and the escape is reframing or shifting scale.
- When stuck personally or politically, change the frame from individual to social or geopolitical to find options.
