Gregg: Happy New Year (yes, 2019 is going to be a *big* one) . . . !! As you know, in addition to being a "psychologist," I'm also a "computer architect." So, I'm familiar with both the human psyche and how computers actually work. And my conclusion is that "information processing" is a very problematic metaphor in both cases. What is "information"? What does it mean to "process" it? None of that is clear. There is no simple or agreed-upon answer to these questions. "Information" has become a substitute for "energy" (which, in turn, has many of its own problems) -- as "data" becomes the "new oil." If the ToK System is going to use this metaphor, then I suspect that some careful analysis is needed. If this is a "word-game," then what do these words mean and, crucially, what don't they mean (references, controversies, conundrums seriously needed) . . . ?? Mark Quoting "Henriques, Gregg - henriqgx" <[log in to unmask]>: > Hi All, > > First, happy new year! > > These are really important conversations. See attached ppt for how > the ToK/Garden approaches this issue. It makes two key points. > First, “digital” is MAJOR because it represents externalized (i.e., > outside human behavior) information processing and communication > systems. In the ontology of the ToK, novel information > processing/communication systems give rise to MAJOR transitions in > the wave of behavior (i.e., genetics-Life; neurons-Mind; > language-Culture—now digital is happening and we are starting to see > the emergence of a new dimension). > > Second, the ToK/Garden hopes for a synthesis between digital and > wisdom philosophies, and offers a version of what such a wisdom > philosophies might realistically be. I have called it “MetaCulture” > and envision a sort of “World Sensorium” (Oliver Reiser’s 1958 term) > of a higher/meta self-to-global consciousness that involves a > healthy symbiotic relationship between human persons and the digital > sphere. > > Best, > Gregg ############################ To unsubscribe from the TOK-SOCIETY-L list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the following link: http://listserv.jmu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TOK-SOCIETY-L&A=1