°°°°~x§x-<@> Abstract This article presents a comparative analysis of four prominent approaches to understanding biocognition from an enactive perspective: the Free Energy Principle/Predictive Processing (FEP/PP) model, neurophenomenology, micro-phenomenology, and scybernethics. Each framework offers unique insights into the nature of cognition, consciousness, and the relationship between subjective experience and objective measurement. By examining their methodologies, theoretical …
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Complex Decision-making: From Dual Processing to Scybernethics
°°°°~x§x-<@> Introduction In the realm of cognitive science and decision-making, Daniel Kahneman’s dual processing system theory has been a cornerstone for understanding human thought processes. However, Christophe Rigon’s scybernethics approach offers a novel perspective that not only complements but potentially transcends Kahneman’s model. This article explores how scybernethics could be viewed as the development of …
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A Number That a Man May Know and a Man That May Know a Number
°°°°~x§x-<@> Introduction Warren McCulloch‘s seminal 1961 essay, “What is a Number, that a Man May Know It, and a Man that He May Know a Number?“, laid the groundwork for what would later be recognized as second-order cybernetics[1]. This profound question continues to resonate within the fields of cognitive science, cybernetics, and philosophy of mind. …
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Re-membering and Un-forgetting: Memory, Anamnesia, and the Sciences of Cognition
°°°°~x§x-<@> A Historical Echo of Memory and Forgetting The concepts of memory and forgetting, or anamnesis, have echoed through the corridors of human thought for millennia, inspiring philosophers, artists, and scientists alike. From Plato’s theory of recollection to Nietzsche’s concept of eternal recurrence or Bergson’s concept of durée, the interplay between remembering and forgetting has …
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Being and Becoming Non-Inhuman
°°°°~x§x-<@> In the twilight of our technological era, we find ourselves at the precipice of a new understanding of humanity—one that challenges the very foundations of our self-conception. As we gaze into the abyss of our own creation, we are compelled to ask: What does it mean to be human in an age where the …
The Art of “Com-putation”: Intuition, Balance, and Second-Order Logic
°°°°~x§x-<@> Introduction In our fast-paced world, we’re constantly bombarded with information and decisions. How do we make sense of it all? In scybernethics, we explore this question by diving deep into the heart of what we call “com-putation,” a process that goes far beyond mere calculation. It’s an embodied, intuitive approach to meaning-making that involves …
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De-Construction: Derrida, Stiegler and Scybernethics
°°°°~x§x-<@> Introduction The relationship between Scybernethics de-construction, Derrida’s deconstruction, and Stiegler’s techno-philosophy can be understood as a profound interplay of critical thought, recursive logic, and the exploration of conceptual dipoles. Scybernethics, with its emphasis on second-order rationality (logic²), resonates strongly with Derrida’s deconstruction of binary oppositions and Stiegler’s rethinking of technics as constitutive of human …
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Exploring Scyberspace: A New Framework for Cognition, Mathematics, and Ethics
°°°°~x§x-<@> Introduction In this article, we explore the concept of scyberspace, a novel representational framework that integrates first-person and third-person epistemologies to study cognition, meaning-making, and recursive dynamics. Drawing inspiration from diverse fields such as geometry, topology, enactivism, and computational paradigms, scyberspace offers a powerful tool for bridging classical and modern approaches to understanding cognition. …
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Scybernethics and Second-Order Rationality: Transcending the Natural Attitude
°°°°~x§x-<@> Introduction In the evolving landscape of cognitive science, Christophe Rigon’s concept of “second-order rationality” within the framework of scybernethics offers a fresh perspective on cognition and its relationship to the world. This article explores how Rigon’s second-order rationality differs from traditional first-order rationality, while integrating the three key paradigms of cognitive science: cognitivism, connectionism, …
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Comparing First and Second-Order Rationality
°°°°~x§x-<@> Introduction Christophe Rigon’s concept of second-order rationality in scybernethics represents a significant departure from first-order rationality, offering a more nuanced, reflexive, and processual understanding of cognition and knowledge-making. Below are the key distinctions: First-Order Rationality Second-Order Rationality Rigon’s second-order rationality (rationality²) builds upon and critiques first-order approaches by integrating reflexivity, embodiment, and existential concerns. …
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