From Cave to Condo: Ancestry Beyond Instinct

In this episode, we journey from our primal beginnings to the complexities of modern life, uncovering how our ancestral roots still influence our identity, instincts, and society. Through the frameworks of active inference, embodied cognition, and the extended mind, we explore what it truly means to be human. How much of our behavior is hardwired, and how much is shaped by tools, culture, and social connections over time? From the first tools that helped our ancestors survive to the technologies that shape our daily lives, we’ll look at how we’ve evolved not just physically, but mentally and socially. Discover how our prehistoric past and our drive for community, cooperation, and adaptation continue to echo through the modern world, challenging us to reconsider who we are and what makes us uniquely human.
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Self-Generated explores the intersection of thought, behavior, and reality through scientific frameworks like active inference, embodied cognition, and the extended mind. Hosted by Steve, the podcast dives deep into how these ideas shape our understanding of the self and the world, making complex concepts accessible to everyone. Each episode challenges how we think about human behavior, free will, and consciousness, offering fresh perspectives on everyday life.
About core idea:
Active Inference:
The brain constantly predicts what will happen next based on previous experiences. When things don’t match those predictions, an error signal is triggered, and the brain either adjusts its model or dismisses the new information. This is how we learn and adapt to our environment.
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Embodied Cognition:
This idea suggests that our thinking is not just something that happens in the brain, but involves our entire body. How we move, feel, and interact with our environment all shape how we understand and think about the world.
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The Extended Mind:
This theory proposes that our mind isn’t limited to the brain; tools, technology, and even other people can become part of our thinking process. For example, using a smartphone as a memory aid extends our cognitive abilities beyond just our brain.
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[@Storryy]

Love this video man, keep doing what you are doing. Looking forward to more podcasts

[@SelfGeneratedPodcast]

Thanks! I appreciate it!