Qualia and Music
It is the mystery of music that it has no specific meaning, either sensually, emotionally, or cognitively. It is not philosophical. It does have aesthetic meaning, however. For the simple fact of its moving toward and away from the tonic provides us a sense of growth and decay, of theContinue Reading
Qualiadelification of Brene Brown on Spirituality
When we “dare greatly,” we fall; and when we fall, that is when we must “rise strong.” These are truths that animate two of Brene Brown’s inspirational books. She is not overtly spiritual, but she says that spirituality has a part to play in every story of overcoming failure. SheContinue Reading
Qualia and Consumer Landscapes
Addictive internet landscapes — video, games, pornography, e-stores, social media, etc. — affect our perception of color, music, relationships, and everything. It seems ludicrous to let someone else, some unknown person (with, no doubt, greedy motives), choose the qualia we see. Imagine a child who begins to buy stuff onContinue Reading