Chapter
The Importance of Context in Understanding Meaning
1:55:24 - 1:58:44 (03:19)
Meaning is defined by context and therefore talking about ultimate meaning without context is not possible. Trying to apply concepts with external contexts to ultimate meaning is also not resolvable.
Clips
The meaning is something that is dependent on the context, and to talk about ultimate meaning is a category error that cannot be resolved.
1:55:24 - 1:57:22 (01:57)
Philosophy
Summary
The meaning is something that is dependent on the context, and to talk about ultimate meaning is a category error that cannot be resolved. The concept of Turing machines and the universe's lack of a context makes it hard to explain certain phenomena, requiring a shift in perspective.
ChapterThe Importance of Context in Understanding Meaning
Episode#218 – Jaron Lanier: Virtual Reality, Social Media & the Future of Humans and AI
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Jaren Lanier shares his perspective on the experiential value of music and how it potentially escapes any particular context.
1:57:22 - 1:58:44 (01:21)
music
Summary
Jaren Lanier shares his perspective on the experiential value of music and how it potentially escapes any particular context. He also reflects on the fun argument he had with the host and appreciates the time spent on the conversation.