Alva Noë
Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. His work explores themes of self-awareness, identity, action, and perception.
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Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
Art, Tech, Self: Untangling the Human Algorithm
In this engaging discussion, Alva Noë, a philosopher of mind and a professor at UC Berkeley, explores his latest book, The Entanglement. He dives into the inseparable relationship between technology, art, and philosophy, arguing that understanding human nature requires more than just biology or cognitive science. Noë emphasizes how art can liberate us from social conventions and critiques the limits of AI in creativity. He also highlights technology's influence on perception, shaping our experiences and emotions in profound ways.
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Apr 5, 2023 • 27min
Why is Consciousness Baffling?
How does consciousness weave its magical web of inner awareness-appreciating music, enjoying art, feeling love? Even when all mental functions may be explained, the great mystery—what it "feels like" inside—will likely remain.
This episode features interviews with Charles Tart, Roger Walsh, Raymond Kurzweil, Hubert Dreyfus, Alva Noë, Henry Stapp, and George Lakoff.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 18min
#921 Alva Noë - The Entanglement: How Art and Philosophy Make Us What We Are
Philosopher Alva Noë discusses the entanglement of art and philosophy, challenging fixed ideas of human nature and exploring the intertwined relationship between life and art. The conversation delves into the interconnectedness of science, philosophy, and art, emphasizing the transformative power of self-reflection through artistic expression.
