Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour Timothy Jackson - Chaosmosis
May 18, 2025
Timothy Jackson, a philosopher and researcher, dives into the fascinating intersection of venom systems, biochemistry, and the philosophy of science. He shares insights on the limitations of autopoiesis and its relevance to complex socio-cultural contexts. The discussion also touches on his expat experiences related to resource politics, offering amusing ties to 'Dune.' Jackson explores notions of desire, transformation, and the role of disruptive forces in evolution while engaging with ethical dilemmas in chaotic environments. A rich exploration of creativity and individuation awaits!
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Organism Openness to Alterity
- Living organisms are not operationally closed but open to exogenous chemical influences that shape subjectivation.
- This openness challenges classical autopoiesis, emphasizing relational networks in organism formation and evolution.
Tools as Extended Phenotypes
- Technical objects can be seen as components of an organism's extended phenotype able to reproduce indirectly through use.
- Treating technical objects as isolated structures neglects their machinic genesis and sociocultural embeddedness.
Life as Continuous Self-Differentiation
- Guattari critiques autopoiesis’ cybernetic homeostasis concept by proposing a constant self-differentiation in organisms.
- Life involves ongoing deviation from stable states, enabling novelty and plasticity beyond simple repair.
