The current world has shocked my predominantly Right-sided view on life. This reminds me to write poetry. If we wrote a political one, it might be well to focus on Robert Kennedy Jr as he at least seems to have a modicum of the 'right' going on. Thanks for this. I love to listen to Iain, such an educated, warm, intelligent voice and person.
As a student of Etienne Decroux (showing my advanced age) I learned from the study of Edward Gordon Craig that history suggests that even older than poetry - and probably the oldest art on Earth so many historians believe was actually mime… the mimetic art - the dramatic performance of one figure for others gathered at rest. Interesting, no? The word “theatre” as Craig pointed out came from the Ancient Greek word for “to see” - (not “to hear”). Just thought somebody may like this titbit of vaguely tangental interest! … Goodnight from a poet in Mexico!
On listening a SECOND time (one more infusion to go for full appreciating), the response to Tim's great question about humour and 'aha' moments brought a little smile... 'haha' includes 'aha'. Which came first (chicken and egg)!? May be the 'aha', which prompts laughter? 🤔
To be sensitive isto love. The word 'love' is not love. And love is not to be divided as the love of God and man, nor is it measured as the love of the one and of the many. Love gives itself abundantly as a flower as a flower gives its perfume.; but we are always measuring love in our relationship and thereby destroying it. Love is not a commodity of the reformer or the social worker; it is not a poltical instrument with which to create action. When the poltitican and the reformer speak of love, they are using the word and do not touch the reality of it; for love can not be employed as a means to an end, whether it is immediate or in the far- off future. Love is the whole earth and not a particular field or forrest. The love of reality it ceases to be. Societies, organized religions and authoritarian governments, sedulous in their various activities, unknowingly destroy the love that becomes passive in action. In the total development of the human being through right education, the quality of love must be nourished and sustained from the beginning. Love is not sentimentality, nor is it devotion. It is as strong as death. Love cannot be bought through knowledge without love; and a mind pursuing knowledge without love, is a mind is a mind that in ruthlessness and aims at efficiency. So the educator must be concerned from with this quality of love, which is humility, gentleness, consideration, patience and courtesy. Modesty and courtesy are inate in the man of right education; he is considerate to all, inculding the animals and plants and this is reflected in his behavior and manner of talking. Philosopher: Krishnamurti born on May 11, 1895 /passed away in 1986 Ojai, California. Iian McGilchrist is the kind of educator our world needs now. He embodies all this enquiry with others in many various fields with his higher learning of "The Master and His Emissary," and "The Matter With Things." With the deepest appreciation and love for all you do to help our world to understand at the deepest levels of how our brain works.❤
That was not Thomas Edison with the metal ball in his hand chasing dreams - that was Dali - Salvador Dali - who used a heavy key in his hand as he fell asleep in an armchair - and the key hitting the metal pan would prevent him from going into proper sleep to gather dream visions… Personally, I would take much of what Dali said as highly suspect… He would literally say anything at all for maximum shock or attention… As for Edison - a nasty character. A seriously upsetting person, by all accounts - compared with the wonderful Tesla.
This is absolutely true about Edison. Telsa was the thunder and lightning and a brilliant mind that emerged with his heart consciousness ❤ Who got Telsa's papers after he passed? The CIA did. Telsa gave so much with AC verses DC. He proved Edison wrong, after JPMORGAN had Edison to build that awful electric chair and it took that poor man over an hour to die. Telsa gave his all and he passed away after his stroke in NYC in the hotel broke. Some say he was murdered. I don't know really. As for Salvador Dalia, he was a great artist, and so was his wife. Trotsky had enormous problems thrown at him, as he lived in Mexico with them at a moment of time. He was murdered.
Oh wow, I love the reference to Zen and the Art of Archery!!!! I'm an Alexander technique teacher and we give that to students to help them understand non-doing and the allowing of action/creativity rather than forcing it.
Just found you via Iain McGilchrist and could quote most of this interview to my fellow poets! And love that you have a metaphor award. Am now subscribed, and thank you from a #wildrhymer and lover of verse.
Great talk ....but I sometimes think that he may give too much agency to the brain ....we live through our brains , we decide what to do with them... but can't do all things equally with each side.
Best interview ever! 🤯😍💯
Iain McGilchrist has not just made a “small contribution” to philosophy as he claims humbly in 57:10. He has completely overturned it.
Great interview
Beautiful Poem Conversation. Thank you so much. Restores, inspires.
The current world has shocked my predominantly Right-sided view on life. This reminds me to write poetry. If we wrote a political one, it might be well to focus on Robert Kennedy Jr as he at least seems to have a modicum of the 'right' going on. Thanks for this. I love to listen to Iain, such an educated, warm, intelligent voice and person.
Keep it up well done....in the silence falls the shadow!
As a student of Etienne Decroux (showing my advanced age) I learned from the study of Edward Gordon Craig that history suggests that even older than poetry - and probably the oldest art on Earth so many historians believe was actually mime… the mimetic art - the dramatic performance of one figure for others gathered at rest.
Interesting, no?
The word “theatre” as Craig pointed out came from the Ancient Greek word for “to see” - (not “to hear”).
Just thought somebody may like this titbit of vaguely tangental interest!
… Goodnight from a poet in Mexico!
On listening a SECOND time (one more infusion to go for full appreciating), the response to Tim's great question about humour and 'aha' moments brought a little smile... 'haha' includes 'aha'. Which came first (chicken and egg)!? May be the 'aha', which prompts laughter? 🤔
To be sensitive isto love. The word 'love' is not love. And love is not to be divided as the love of God and man, nor is it measured as the love of the one and of the many. Love gives itself abundantly as a flower as a flower gives its perfume.; but we are always measuring love in our relationship and thereby destroying it.
Love is not a commodity of the reformer or the social worker; it is not a poltical instrument with which to create action. When the poltitican and the reformer speak of love, they are using the word and do not touch the reality of it; for love can not be employed as a means to an end, whether it is immediate or in the far- off future. Love is the whole earth and not a particular field or forrest. The love of reality it ceases to be.
Societies, organized religions and authoritarian governments, sedulous in their various activities, unknowingly destroy the love that becomes passive in action. In the total development of the human being through right education, the quality of love must be nourished and sustained from the beginning. Love is not sentimentality, nor is it devotion. It is as strong as death. Love cannot be bought through knowledge without love; and a mind pursuing knowledge without love, is a mind is a mind that in ruthlessness and aims at efficiency.
So the educator must be concerned from with this quality of love, which is humility, gentleness, consideration, patience and courtesy. Modesty and courtesy are inate in the man of right education; he is considerate to all, inculding the animals and plants and this is reflected in his behavior and manner of talking.
Philosopher: Krishnamurti born on May 11, 1895 /passed away in 1986 Ojai, California.
Iian McGilchrist is the kind of educator our world needs now. He embodies all this enquiry with others in many various fields with his higher learning of "The Master and His Emissary," and "The Matter With Things."
With the deepest appreciation and love for all you do to help our world to understand at the deepest levels of how our brain works.❤
That was not Thomas Edison with the metal ball in his hand chasing dreams - that was Dali - Salvador Dali - who used a heavy key in his hand as he fell asleep in an armchair - and the key hitting the metal pan would prevent him from going into proper sleep to gather dream visions…
Personally, I would take much of what Dali said as highly suspect… He would literally say anything at all for maximum shock or attention…
As for Edison - a nasty character. A seriously upsetting person, by all accounts - compared with the wonderful Tesla.
This is absolutely true about Edison. Telsa was the thunder and lightning and a brilliant mind that emerged with his heart consciousness ❤ Who got Telsa's papers after he passed? The CIA did. Telsa gave so much with AC verses DC. He proved Edison wrong, after JPMORGAN had Edison to build that awful electric chair and it took that poor man over an hour to die. Telsa gave his all and he passed away after his stroke in NYC in the hotel broke. Some say he was murdered. I don't know really.
As for Salvador Dalia, he was a great artist, and so was his wife. Trotsky had enormous problems thrown at him, as he lived in Mexico with them at a moment of time. He was murdered.
Oh wow, I love the reference to Zen and the Art of Archery!!!! I'm an Alexander technique teacher and we give that to students to help them understand non-doing and the allowing of action/creativity rather than forcing it.
Just found you via Iain McGilchrist and could quote most of this interview to my fellow poets! And love that you have a metaphor award. Am now subscribed, and thank you from a #wildrhymer and lover of verse.
all Edison ever did was cheat Tesla
Great talk ....but I sometimes think that he may give too much agency to the brain ....we live through our brains , we decide what to do with them... but can't do all things equally with each side.