E122| Transcendent Design w/ Forrest Landry, Eric Harris-Braun, O.G. Rose & Tom Lyons
Continuing Voicecraft’s private and public exploration of the deep philosophy of technology and design, in consideration of the needs of vitality and life. For those with serious interest in thinking through the creation of structures that support thriving—and who want to incorporate more than just thinking in that process.
Welcoming Eric Harris-Braun, pioneering co-founder of Holochain and other software technologies, alongside Forrest Landry, philosopher and master craftsman. They’re joined by Voicecraft members Tom Lyons in the opening position, and the philosopher Daniel Garner of O.G. Rose.
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Welcoming Eric Harris-Braun, pioneering co-founder of Holochain and other software technologies, alongside Forrest Landry, philosopher and master craftsman. They’re joined by Voicecraft members Tom Lyons in the opening position, and the philosopher Daniel Garner of O.G. Rose.
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Summary
This conversation explores the intersection of metaphysics, community, and the dynamics of choice and belonging. The speakers delve into the importance of aliveness in relation to structure and technology, and discuss the need for skillfulness in making choices that foster community and connection. They emphasize the significance of belongingness, authenticity, and the concept of trans-rationality as a means to navigate modern challenges. The dialogue culminates in reflections on nurturance and the creation of spaces that facilitate engagement and care. This conversation delves into the intricate relationship between grammatics, evolution, and the dynamics of engagement in finite and infinite games. The speakers explore how language and grammatical systems shape our understanding of identity, belonging, and the interplay between content and context. They discuss the distinctions between play and work, emphasizing the importance of creating spaces that nurture aliveness and creativity. The dialogue culminates in a reflection on the nature of creation and the challenges of articulating the invisible processes that underlie our experiences. This conversation delves into the intricate relationship between design, consciousness, and community. The speakers explore the rules of engagement in various systems, emphasizing the importance of care over transaction and power dynamics. They discuss the need for spaces that foster belonging and the interplay between actuality and potentiality in human experiences. The dialogue culminates in reflections on the nature of consciousness and the importance of navigating between different states of being, ultimately highlighting the significance of community and gratitude in fostering deeper connections.
Keywords
metaphysics, community, choice, aliveness, belonging, structure, freedom, trans-rationality, engagement, nurturance, grammatics, evolution, finite games, infinite games, content, context, belonging, identity, play, work, aliveness, creation, design, consciousness, community, care, transaction, belonging, potentiality, actuality, metaphysics, relationships
Chapters
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Grammatics and Its Importance
02:56 Understanding Grammatics as a Tool for Change
05:57 The Concept of Grammatic Capacity
08:58 Rules of Engagement in Communication
12:00 Dimensionality and Its Role in Grammatics
14:46 Exploring the Nature of Belonging and Agency
17:59 Technological Evolution and Social Coordination
21:12 The Impact of Centralization and Decentralization
23:55 Cultivating Culture Through Belonging and Contribution
26:54 Agency and Its Role in Social Dynamics
30:12 Navigating the Challenges of Social Media
32:46 The Interplay of Agency and Belonging
36:01 Conclusion: The Future of Communication and Belonging
42:14 Navigating Creativity and Agency
44:04 The Evolution of Language and Grammar
46:31 Sense-Making and the Role of Grammar
49:50 Belonging and the Context of Action
52:23 The Interplay of Agency and Belonging
56:01 The Consequences of Language Architecture
01:00:39 The Impact of Technological Carriers
01:05:30 Exploring the Nature of Care and Language
01:10:52 Conversations Beyond Human-Centric Perspectives
01:21:53 Building on the Weave: Foundations of Social Interaction
01:32:56 Trust and Social Dynamics in New Systems
01:40:43 Cultivating Intelligence and Capacity in Relationships
01:52:46 The Future of Social Organisms and Thrivability
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Forrest Landry is a philosopher, writer, researcher, scientist, engineer, craftsman, and teacher focused on metaphysics and the thriving of all forms of life on this planet. He has particular insight into social architecture, choice & sensemaking, sustainability, complicated & complex systems, ethics & governance, existential risk, collective intelligence, and more.
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Eric Harris-Braun co-founded Holochain, Holo & the MetaCurrency project, each of which focus on a different layer of technical infrastructure for embodying a new economy. Holochain delivers a massively scalable framework for truly distributed web applications, which Holo uses to provide HoloFuel a value-stable currency backed by the productive capacity of web hosting, while the MetaCurrency project delves deep into the post-monetary currency designs to foster a more thrivable world. Eric is also creator of The Weave.
An excellent interview where Eric discusses ‘Aliveness and the Weave’”
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O.G. Rose is a pen name consisting of Michelle’s maiden, middle, and their shared last name. While at the University of Virginia, Rose spent several years working collaboratively with other artists at Eunoia, a creative community Rose helped develop in Charlottesville, Virginia. Rose now lives on a farm, manages a wedding venue named Mead Lake, operates Frozen Glory Photography, and teaches piano using visuals from Rose’s Pattern Method.
A finalist for the 2020 UNO Press Lab Prize and 46th Pushcart Nominee, Rose’s creative works appear at The Write Launch, Allegory Ridge, Streetlight Magazine, Ponder Review, Iowa Review online, The William and Mary Review, Assure Press, Toho Journal online, West Trade Review, ellipsis, Poydras Review, O:JA&L, Burningword, and Broken Pencil.
You can find O.G. Rose’s website at https://www.ogrose.comBelonging Again: An Address can be purchased from Amazon here.
Daniel is also a member and core contributor the Voicecraft Network @ https://www.voicecraft.network
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Tom Lyons is a co-founder of Ecofo, which develops digital contexts to support the sacredness of communication. He is also a core contributor at the Voicecraft Network.
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