integral postmetaphysical enaction

[Edward theurj Berge]

It is with much ado that I change the name of my blog to “integral postmetaphysical enaction” but will keep the same address. The term nonduality is too limited and too attached to certain metaphysical schools of philosophy and religion. Yes, I can recontextualize the term, make it mean whatever I want, but the weight of its historical association is more than my miniscule influence can overcome. On the other hand the term enaction is within the historical context of recent developments in cognitive science yet applicable to all methodologies across the spectrum. Plus it specifically denotes the kind of nonduality in which I'm interested through continuity, both within an individual and between an individual with others and the environment. In AQALese, the integrated and inseparable relations between the one and the many, the inside and the outside. And all within a postmetaphysical, developmental trajectory that dynamically enacts a worldspace, not discovers a universal, given world. It also demonstrates the relation of action and theory, for it is my hope to inspire action in those who read these theoretical ramblings.

 

By the way, I did an internet search on those terms in  parentheses and again it is currently the only link on the web, another first.

 

Here is a good working definition of enaction from Enaction School 2010:

 

“The term enactive is used to identify a way of thinking about, and a set of methodologies for conducting, cognitive science. This approach to describing, explaining and investigating the mind emphasises the valued, meaningful interaction between a living agent and its environment. It emphasises the continuity between the basic processes of living (e.g. metabolism) and cognition. It recognises the autonomy of living systems and the way in which meaning, thought and experience emerge within the dynamic, skilful activity of the agent - the enaction of meaning, thought and experience.

 

“Standing in contrast to much of mainstream thinking within Cognitive Science, the enactive approach challenges many of the basic assumptions of extant theory. The body (including but not limited to the brain) is considered to have an integral role in the processes of the mind. Cognitive processes are seen as the means by which an agent adapts their behavior so as to maintain their values (in the simplest case, biological values such as continued existence but in more complex cases, social and cultural values come into play). The nature of such processes is considered to be dynamic and adaptive, rather than a set of structures that are universal and modular in character.”

[Balder]

Hmmm, very good idea....  I'm not tech savvy, myself, but it would be great to have a similar service founded on P2P principles.

[Edward theurj Berge]

Just looking around I found this article on Diaspora. Anyone have experience with this? A few excerpts:

"Why can't privacy and connectedness go hand-in-hand? That's the question being raised by those behind the new Diaspora project, an ambitious undertaking to build an 'anti-Facebook' - that is, a private, open source social network that puts you back in control of your personal data.

"Envisioned by four NYU computer science students, the Diaspora project would replace today's centralized social web (yes, they mean you, Facebook) with a decentralized one, while still offering something that's convenient and easy for anyone to use."

[Edward theurj Berge]

Here's the P2P Foundation's article on Diaspora. And a link from it to another article.

[Edward theurj Berge]

In the video Shultz referenced two pieces: Ilyse Hogue's article in The Nation on Saverin (she was also a guest on the show), and this NY Times article on Zuckerberg. It's Saverin who is looking to avoid all US taxes. With Zuckerberg the article points out how he could avoid paying the taxes but not that he necessarily will.

Also remember the story of how Zuckerberg tried to cheat out Saverin from almost any ownership in Facebook, the latter having to sue to get his share. And how Zuckerberg stole the idea from the Winklevosses and tried to deny them anything. They sued and got $65 million. This is how Facebook started, from this kind of values.

[Edward theurj Berge]

Here's the wikipedia article on Diaspora. A clip:

"The social network is not owned by any one person or entity, keeping it safe from corporate take-overs, advertising, and other threats. In September 2011 the developers stated, '...our distributed design means no big corporation will ever control Diaspora. Diaspora will never sell your social life to advertisers, and you won’t have to conform to someone’s arbitrary rules or look over your shoulder before you speak.'"

[Mary W.]

... However, guess who has contributed money to Diaspora? Yes: The Zuckster. 

I joined Diaspora when it became available to the public, but haven't used it much because it's not very user-friendly. I'm unable to figure out how to create a network or talk with others unless they talk with me first. I haven't been there in a while, so perhaps it's improved now -- but when I was trying it out last year it felt rather echo-y and lonely in there...

[Edward theurj Berge]

Contributed yes. But he has no control of it at all. I tried to join Diaspora but am awaiting an "invitation." And given its open source nature with little capital it might take some time for it to get up to speed. Or maybe it won't ever.

[Edward theurj Berge]

Inside Goldman et al's naked short selling.

[Edward theurj Berge]

Bill Maher addressed the Facebook IPO in his opening monologue last night.

"There has got to be a cheaper way to find out if your ex-girlfriend got fat. Facebook is a virtual world where the pathetic beg to be liked. It proves that there are vast riches to be made on the mass American propensity to fuck off. Before Facebook we all had to just wonder what passing acquaintances from high school had for lunch."

[Edward theurj Berge]

The capitalist myth of job creation.

[Edward theurj Berge]

Petition to reinstate Glass-Steagall.

[Edward theurj Berge]

Bain Capital and the Sopranos.