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.”

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Bruce Springsteen nails Governor Christie, does a parody of "Born to run" with Fallon.

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Senator Sanders proves that a progressive agenda is working. And how you can help to continue that progress.

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In light of Obama's support of the TPP in his SOTU, I emailed him a letter asking why. I encourage all of you to do the same, thanks.

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SOTU silent about Wall Street.

[Balder]

Good luck with the email.  (I'll send one too but don't have much hope in its effectiveness: I emailed about another issue last year and received a canned response that wasn't even on topic.)

[Edward theurj Berge]

It's true as one lone voice it doesn't mean much. But it matters to politicians when a large number of people mail in with the same message. They have alchemical actuaries that figure each letter equals so many voters, so the more people with a particular message the more they 'get the message.' This link says 1 letter equals 500 people. This one says 1 = 100. It's also true that no letter = 0.

PS: As an aside, it's irrefutably true that 50% of all lawyers graduated in the lower half of their class...

[Edward theurj Berge]

The material basis of near death experiences.

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Stop the XL pipeline.

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Stop the Comcast/Time Warner merger.

[Edward theurj Berge]

Why should you care about this merger? On Real Time last night Maher notes that these are the number 1 and 2 cable and internet providers in the country. With the merger they will be the only provider in 19 of the 20 largest US cities. And they are the lowest rated providers for service while having the highest rates. And Comcast has already admitted that prices will not only not be lowered but will continue to rise at the rate they have been. One can presume the service will suck just as bad if not get worse. All of which will continue to widen the gap of income inequality because the lower economic classes will not be able to afford internet service, which is critical in today's world for being able to express your opinions and engage in electronic petitions, etc.

One of the panelists said this deal will go through if we the people do not speak out against it. See this prior post on the petition to stop it. Take action now before you can no longer afford internet service. And/or your internet provider, given the court over ruling net neutrality, decides to slow down or even block your ability to access sites and information so that you can engage politically via the net. Yes, it is this serious and it is not hyperbole. Remember when Time/Warner couldn't extort outrageous rates from CBS and then cut off their programming? That is only the beginning the more consolidation we get in this business.

[Edward theurj Berge]

The TPP's revolving door corruption.

[andrew]

On the TPP: We must consider that the Anti-Christ will be a collective. Or, perhaps, the left hand of god at work, serving a purpose not seen by most humans with their split-hemispheric conditioning.