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Automated Summary:
Embracing Constellatory Cognition: A Journey Into Shared Perspectives
Welcome to another Friday diary entry. Today, September 12th, 2025, marks a continuation of my commitment to share my thoughts and reflections with you, wherever I may be each Friday. Though time often feels elusive to me, this practice helps ground me weekly, even as it reveals new challenges and opportunities for growth.
The Unrehearsed Diary: This spontaneous diary entry series stems from a personal challenge to step into the public sphere regularly. It hasn’t always been easy, as I once shied away from being in the public eye due to past experiences. Yet, here I am, sharing a weekly moment with you all, listening to my inner motivation to connect deeply with life and the world around us.
Embracing Natural Highs and Introspection: In response to some of your questions, I clarify that I do not use drugs. My natural love for walking, reading, and pondering ideas provides all the inspiration and mental stimulation I need. Each walk and every book read enhances my cognitive journey, a journey I also want to keep connected to our real stories and real lives.
Understanding Constellatory Cognition: A recurring theme in my thoughts is "constellatory cognition" – the idea that we share experiences from uniquely individual standpoints due to our distinct life paths. This interconnectedness, despite our varied perceptions, is a testament to our shared existence in the tapestry of life. The term, inspired by constellations in the sky, suggests that each of us is a part of a grander system, creating and witnessing life from different perspectives.
Shifting Perspectives like a Kaleidoscope: I often liken our varied perceptions to a kaleidoscope. With every turn, a new, beautiful pattern emerges, much like understanding others' viewpoints. Our ability to empathize and shift our perspectives could unlock profound insights into each other’s lives. As technology progresses, perhaps one day we might truly experience life from another’s eyes, enhancing our collective understanding even further.
The Importance of Listening and Connection: Reflecting on a conversation with Parker Palmer, I came to see love as a form of deep listening. Whether it's listening to my dog’s silent wisdom during our walks or engaging with loved ones, this active listening fosters a deeper connection with the world around us and ourselves. Through these diaries and conversations, I strive to connect with diverse stories and perspectives, driven by a desire to learn and grow. I am thrilled to offer these reflections as part of this constellatory cognitive process. Many exciting discussions await.
Thank you for joining me on this exploratory journey each week. I appreciate your presence and support, and I eagerly welcome your thoughts and insights. May we continue to navigate our distinct paths while recognizing the shared constellations that bind us all. Your unique perceptions help weave the fabric of our collective human experience. Until next Friday, may you find meaning and connection in each step of your journey.
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Newsletter lovephilosophy.substack.com
Making 'galaxy-brained' into a good thing
Automated Summary:
Embracing Constellatory Cognition: A Journey Into Shared Perspectives
Welcome to another Friday diary entry. Today, September 12th, 2025, marks a continuation of my commitment to share my thoughts and reflections with you, wherever I may be each Friday. Though time often feels elusive to me, this practice helps ground me weekly, even as it reveals new challenges and opportunities for growth.
The Unrehearsed Diary: This spontaneous diary entry series stems from a personal challenge to step into the public sphere regularly. It hasn’t always been easy, as I once shied away from being in the public eye due to past experiences. Yet, here I am, sharing a weekly moment with you all, listening to my inner motivation to connect deeply with life and the world around us.
Embracing Natural Highs and Introspection: In response to some of your questions, I clarify that I do not use drugs. My natural love for walking, reading, and pondering ideas provides all the inspiration and mental stimulation I need. Each walk and every book read enhances my cognitive journey, a journey I also want to keep connected to our real stories and real lives.
Understanding Constellatory Cognition: A recurring theme in my thoughts is "constellatory cognition" – the idea that we share experiences from uniquely individual standpoints due to our distinct life paths. This interconnectedness, despite our varied perceptions, is a testament to our shared existence in the tapestry of life. The term, inspired by constellations in the sky, suggests that each of us is a part of a grander system, creating and witnessing life from different perspectives.
Shifting Perspectives like a Kaleidoscope: I often liken our varied perceptions to a kaleidoscope. With every turn, a new, beautiful pattern emerges, much like understanding others' viewpoints. Our ability to empathize and shift our perspectives could unlock profound insights into each other’s lives. As technology progresses, perhaps one day we might truly experience life from another’s eyes, enhancing our collective understanding even further.
The Importance of Listening and Connection: Reflecting on a conversation with Parker Palmer, I came to see love as a form of deep listening. Whether it's listening to my dog’s silent wisdom during our walks or engaging with loved ones, this active listening fosters a deeper connection with the world around us and ourselves. Through these diaries and conversations, I strive to connect with diverse stories and perspectives, driven by a desire to learn and grow. I am thrilled to offer these reflections as part of this constellatory cognitive process. Many exciting discussions await.
Thank you for joining me on this exploratory journey each week. I appreciate your presence and support, and I eagerly welcome your thoughts and insights. May we continue to navigate our distinct paths while recognizing the shared constellations that bind us all. Your unique perceptions help weave the fabric of our collective human experience. Until next Friday, may you find meaning and connection in each step of your journey.
Disclaimer:
The information provided by Love and Philosophy ("we," "us," or "our") on loveandphilosophy.com (the "Site") is for general informational purposes only. All information on the Site is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SITE OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SITE. YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. The Site may contain (or you may be sent through the Site) links to other websites or content belonging to or originating from third parties or links to websites and features in banners or other advertising. Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness by us. WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OFFERED BY THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES LINKED THROUGH THE SITE OR ANY WEBSITE OR FEATURE LINKED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING. WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. We do not provide any kind of philosophy and science advice. THE USE OR RELIANCE OF ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE SITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.





![We are not machines! with Fotis and Yogi (Johannes Jäger)
#paradox of #love and #agency #loveandphilosophy #notamachine
Yogi critiques the dominant machine worldview that has shaped modernity, arguing that it has led human civilization to a dangerous cliff edge. He advocates for a shift towards a process-oriented, relational metaphysics that emphasizes the interconnectedness of #livingsystems and the limitations of computational models. Yogi also discusses the pitfalls of #AI, the dangers of technological hubris, and the need for a new kind of science that reconnects us with reality.
The conversation touches on themes of agency, the limitations of a computationalist worldview and the importance of tough love in guiding humanity towards a more sustainable and meaningful future.
TIMESTAMPS:
1. [00:00:00] Snippets
2. [00:02:10] Introduction (by Fotis)
3. [00:10:00] Yogi as a Natural Philosopher
4. [00:13:00] Critique of Modern Science
5. [00:14:30] Yogi’s Journey of Dissilusionment: from Molecular Biologist to Freelance
Theorist
6. [00:20:00] The Problem with the Academic System
7. [00:25:00] The Need for a New Metaphysics
8. [00:28:00] Getting Back in Touch with Reality
9. [00:32:00] Postmodernism & Metamodernism
10. [00:36:00] The Danger of Technological Hubris
11. [00:40:00] Complexity Science and the Pitfalls of the Computationalist Wordlview
12. [00:45:00] The Illusion of Total Control
13. [00:49:00] The Misuse of AI
14. [00:54:00] Preping for the Collapse of this Civilization
15. [00:57:00] AI Agents arent Real Agents
16. [01:05:00] The Illusion of AI Sentience
17. [01:10:00] The Free Energy Principle and Reductionism
18. [01:20:00] The Importance of Relevance Realization
19. [01:25:00] The Role of Relationality and Connection
20. [01:30:00] Tough Love for Humanity
21. [01:35:00] Closing Thoughts
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About Yogi and Fotis
Yogi aka. Johannes Jäeger like to fashion himself as a natural philosopher. After his directorship of the Konrad Lorenz Institute (KLI) in Vienna he left academia for pursuing intellectual production independently. He is part of an science-art collective in Vienna called The Zone. His focus has been primarily focused on his book, Beyond the Age of #Machines, which he had been publishing incrementally in digital form. Fotis Tsiroukis is a cross-disciplinary researcher interested in the intersection between humanities, science and new media. Also a cyborg...
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