These ponderings attempt to let themselves be appropriated by the event. (Beiträge zur Philosophie (Vom Ereignis), Martin Heidegger, 1936–38/1989)
Friday, August 25, 2023
8/25/23 (星期五) (SP 2023) (自體的心理學)
Written Exposure Therapy May Be Viable Treatment for PTSD
Thursday, August 24, 2023
木心的三根斷指(1927-2011)
Behavioral Neuroscience
8/24/23 (星期四)
5 Examples of Behavioral Economics in Your Everyday Life
Affective Finance: Psychoanalysis and Economic Crisis
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (2021)
From Psychoanalytic Ego Psychology to Relational Psychoanalysis, a Historical and Clinical Perspective (Marco Conci, Gabriele Cassullo, 2023)
Conci, M. & Cassullo, G. (2023) From Psychoanalytic Ego Psychology to Relational Psychoanalysis, a Historical and Clinical Perspective. International Forum of Psychoanalysis 32:1-3
父親是什麼名堂? (what the hell is father?) (SP 2023) (自體的心理學)
基于自體的心理學的心理治療,其治療關係,是如何光景 (SP 2023) (自體的心理學)
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
8/23/23 (星期三)
空穴當然來風 (SP 2023) (自體的心理學)
https://youtu.be/3kvi5m7ai-k
我想,negentropy 來自完整生態系統,其中的無數散戶 (意思是說,散戶就是 negentropy,負熵就是「食物鏈中,個別生命存在的狀態」) 他們構成了大自然,環環相扣,動物後面,還有無語的植物,無私的光合作用,養活了動物,養活了這個世界,意思是說,動物死後,理應曝屍,回到大地,分解為無,以回報天地,
Worm Brains, Decoded like Never Before, Could Shed Light on Our Own Mind
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/worm-brains-decoded-like-never-before-could-shed-light-on-our-own-mind/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tech&utm_content=link&utm_term=2023-08-22_featured-this-week
Europe spent €600 million to recreate the human brain in a computer. How did it go?
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02600-x?utm_source=Nature+Briefing&utm_campaign=5801c93501-briefing-dy-20230822&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c9dfd39373-5801c93501-44968593
How Scary Is China’s Crisis?
America's exposure to an economic crisis in China is 'surprisingly small,' according to Nobel economist Paul Krugman
The US Is Leading the Economic Growth Race Against China
信心 (SP 2023) (自體的心理學)
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
No One Should Want to See a Dictator Get Old
不合時宜的人民領袖:習近平研究 (鄧聿文 2023/05/01)
https://tw.news.yahoo.com/%E8%A7%A3%E6%9E%90%E7%BF%92%E8%BF%91%E5%B9%B3-%E9%84%A7%E8%81%BF%E6%96%87%E5%87%BA%E6%9B%B8-%E4%B8%8D%E5%90%88%E6%99%82%E5%AE%9C%E7%9A%84%E4%BA%BA%E6%B0%91%E9%A0%98%E8%A2%96-070855866.html
石頭在貴州安順煮牛肉蘿蔔湯
Chinese submarine crash rumor unsubstantiated: MND
聿文视界:中国经济危机可能是2023年全球最大地缘政治风险
老辣說美國經濟五十萬年前就已崩潰結果萬惡的美國人「透過習近平和秦剛轉移崩潰給中國」害恆大破產並且命令蔡奇叫他的姪子蔡緯華放水淹死涿州人意思是說許家印蔡奇是無辜的
Maternal care during infancy regulates the development of neural systems mediating the expression of fearfulness in the rat (1998)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC20261/
Abstract
The mothers of infant rats show individual differences in the frequency of licking/grooming and arched-back nursing (LG-ABN) of pups that contribute to the development of individual differences in behavioral responses to stress. As adults, the offspring of mothers that exhibited high levels of LG-ABN showed substantially reduced behavioral fearfulness in response to novelty compared with the offspring of low LG-ABN mothers. In addition, the adult offspring of the high LG-ABN mothers showed significantly (i) increased central benzodiazepine receptor density in the central, lateral, and basolateral nuclei of the amygdala as well as in the locus ceruleus, (ii) increased α2 adrenoreceptor density in the locus ceruleus, and (iii) decreased corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) receptor density in the locus ceruleus. The expression of fear and anxiety is regulated by a neural circuitry that includes the activation of ascending noradrenergic projections from the locus ceruleus to the forebrain structures. Considering the importance of the amygdala, notably the anxiogenic influence of CRH projections from the amygdala to the locus ceruleus, as well as the anxiolytic actions of benzodiazepines, for the expression of behavioral responses to stress, these findings suggest that maternal care during infancy serves to “program” behavioral responses to stress in the offspring by altering the development of the neural systems that mediate fearfulness.
Martin Stanton (b 1950)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Stanton#Works
Interesting and bizarre.
He is known for his pioneering work in establishing Psychoanalytic Studies as a distinct and thriving academic subject that is now taught in universities around the world – he founded the first prototype Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies at the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK, in 1986. He is equally known for his innovative and challenging work on the nature and function of unconscious processes. This began this with his first book Outside the Dream (1983) – and originally and free-associatively explored the vital impact of Lacanian thinking on contemporary psychoanalysis at that time (when Lacan was largely unknown in the English-speaking world). The book was equally a poetic account of Stanton's own early personal engagement with psychoanalysis. He spent much of the 1970s training to be an analyst in Paris, and was a student at the Ecole Normale Superieure, where he attended classes and lectures by Gilles Deleuze, Félix Guattari and Michel Foucault, whose teaching variously resonates in the footnotes to the book.
He followed Outside the Dream with a critical introduction to Sándor Ferenczi (1991) – which was the first major study of the pioneer Hungarian psychoanalyst, and this provoked a widely celebrated "Ferenczi renaissance" (Berman, 2002) in both the psychotherapeutic and cultural worlds. In the 1990s, he opened up large avenues in Ferenczi's thinking that were previously undiscovered, above all the critical value of utraquism – or the productive and free-associative use of analogies – in analytic work with unconscious processes, in particular the use of the analogy of the teratoma (an embryonic form of tumour) to engage with the after-effects of sexual abuse.
In Paris, Stanton also became closely linked with the work of the French psychoanalyst Jean Laplanche, and, through him, became actively involved in seminal debates on the central role of afterwardsness in the unconscious psychological process of trauma. These debates are now generally referred to under the general title of the new seduction theory. In this context, in 1998, Stanton launched his own notion of the bezoaric effect, which was developed from an analogy with animals' production of bezoar stones from progressive digestive regurgitations in wild and desert terrain (1998). At the same time, his book Out of Order (1997) presented an extensive critical review of his own contributions in the light of his psychoanalytic forebears, Ferenczi, Michael Balint, and Laplanche.
In this context, Out of Order was clearly written to re-connect psychoanalytic clinical work to its founding revolutionary impetus in the residual unconscious, and help people gain the strength and insight to remain open to unpredictable and unforeseen change, and to challenge their world, rather than conform and adapt to increasingly confined norms.
廿一字例
SSRIs May Increase Risks Associated With Anti-Amyloid Alzheimer's Medications
Monday, August 21, 2023
René Allendy (1889-1942)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Allendy
In 1924 he underwent analysis with René Laforgue[1] and was trained to practice as a psychoanalyst. In 1926, Princess Marie Bonaparte, a protogée of Freud, was a founding member of the Psychoanalytic Society of Paris, of which he was secretary between 1928 and 1931.
Anaïs Nin was a patient and later a lover of Dr. Allendy in 1932 . The story of the relationship between Allendy and Nin is described in detail in the diaries of Anaïs Nin, specifically in the volume entitled: Henry and June. Dr. Allendy also analyzed Antonin Artaud.
老辣說中美剛剛開戰中國大贏已佔領芝加哥以西正搭高鐵往紐約邁進
Why did they say that although Jupiter's moon Europa has underground water, but it was not supply of negentropy, therefore cannot sustain life ? (ChatGPT 2023-8-21)
The concept of negentropy, also known as negative entropy or entropy reduction, is related to the idea that living systems can maintain and increase their order and complexity by importing more order from their surroundings than they lose through internal processes. This concept is based on the idea that life requires an ongoing input of energy to counteract the natural tendency for entropy to increase, as dictated by the second law of thermodynamics.
When scientists assess whether a particular environment could potentially sustain life, they consider various factors, including the availability of energy sources, chemical building blocks, and suitable conditions for biochemical reactions. In the case of Jupiter's moon Europa, while it does have underground water, there are several challenges that make it less likely to be a suitable habitat for life as we know it:
Harsh Environment: Europa is an extremely cold moon with surface temperatures averaging around -160 degrees Celsius (-260 degrees Fahrenheit). The surface is covered in a thick layer of ice.
Limited Energy Source: While there is evidence of a subsurface ocean beneath Europa's ice crust, the energy sources necessary for life, such as sunlight, are scarce in this dark, distant environment. The Sun's radiation is weak at Europa's distance from it, making photosynthesis, a common energy source for life on Earth, unlikely.
Chemical Composition: Life as we know it relies on a variety of complex organic molecules. While there is evidence of potentially interesting chemical reactions happening in Europa's subsurface ocean due to interactions with the moon's rocky interior, it's unclear whether these reactions could provide the necessary building blocks for life.
Lack of Nutrients: Nutrient cycling is essential for the sustenance of life. In terrestrial ecosystems, nutrients are recycled through various biological and geological processes. It's unclear whether Europa's environment could support similar nutrient cycling.
Habitability Constraints: Even if life can adapt to extreme conditions, there are limits to what forms of life can survive. The harsh conditions on Europa could restrict the potential diversity and complexity of life forms that could exist there.
In summary, while Europa's underground water is intriguing and could potentially harbor interesting chemistry, the overall environment is challenging for life as we know it due to its harsh conditions, lack of readily available energy sources, and other factors. The concept of negentropy is just one aspect of the broader picture scientists consider when evaluating the potential habitability of a celestial body.
At first Schrodinger said life fed on negentropy, then he said life fed on free energy, what does this mean ? (ChatGPT 2023-8-21)
Erwin Schrödinger, an Austrian physicist and one of the pioneers of quantum mechanics, made significant contributions to various areas of science, including his exploration of the relationship between physics and biology. The concepts you mentioned, "negentropy" and "free energy," are central to his ideas about how living systems sustain themselves.
- Negentropy (Negative Entropy): Schrödinger introduced the concept of "negentropy" in his famous 1944 book "What is Life?" Entropy is a measure of the amount of disorder or randomness in a system. Schrödinger proposed that living organisms are able to maintain their highly organized structures and processes (low entropy) by actively taking in energy from their environment and using it to counteract the natural tendency toward increased disorder.
In essence, Schrödinger argued that life manages to maintain and increase its complexity and orderliness by importing more order (negentropy) from its surroundings than it loses in the process of its internal operations. This idea contributed to the understanding of how living systems can defy the second law of thermodynamics, which states that the total entropy of an isolated system tends to increase over time.
- Free Energy: Later, Schrödinger's thinking evolved, and he shifted the focus from the concept of negentropy to that of "free energy." Free energy, in this context, refers to the energy available to perform work in a system. In living organisms, free energy is derived from the chemical reactions that take place within cells. These reactions are part of metabolic processes, such as respiration and photosynthesis, which allow organisms to extract energy from their environment and utilize it to sustain their life processes.
By emphasizing the importance of free energy, Schrödinger was highlighting the role of energy transformations within living systems. Organisms must acquire and process energy to maintain their structure, growth, and reproduction. The utilization of free energy helps organisms maintain their ordered state and counteract the tendency toward increasing entropy.
In summary, Schrödinger's ideas about life feeding on negentropy and free energy emphasize the fundamental principles that allow living systems to counteract the natural trend toward disorder and maintain their complex structures and processes. These concepts are part of the broader exploration of the relationship between physics and biology, and they have had a lasting impact on the field of theoretical biology.
What does supply of negentropy mean ? (ChatGPT 2023-8-21)
The term "negentropy" is often used interchangeably with "negative entropy" or "informational entropy" in the context of information theory and thermodynamics. It refers to the measure of order, organization, or information within a system. Entropy is a concept borrowed from thermodynamics, originally used to describe the amount of disorder or randomness in a physical system. In information theory, it is used to quantify the uncertainty or surprise associated with a random variable.
When talking about the "supply of negentropy," it generally means the addition of order, organization, or information into a system. In other words, it refers to processes or actions that increase the level of order or complexity within a system. This can be seen as the opposite of the natural tendency for systems to move towards increased disorder or randomness (higher entropy) over time, as described by the second law of thermodynamics.
In a broader context, discussions about the supply of negentropy often pertain to biological systems, evolution, and self-organizing processes. For instance, life on Earth is believed to have arisen and evolved as a way to counteract the natural increase in entropy by extracting energy from the environment and using it to create and maintain complex, organized structures.
In summary, the supply of negentropy refers to processes that bring order, organization, and information into a system, counteracting the natural tendency towards disorder and randomness.
Are there other such successful stories of putting quantum physics and poststructuralism philosophy together, besides agential realism ? (ChatGPT 2023-8-21)
While agential realism is a notable example of integrating quantum physics and poststructuralist philosophy, there are other instances where these two domains have been brought together in fruitful ways to explore various aspects of reality, consciousness, and knowledge. Here are a few more examples:
Quantum Field Theory and Deconstruction: Some scholars have explored connections between quantum field theory (a framework in theoretical physics) and deconstruction (a philosophical approach associated with Jacques Derrida). Both quantum field theory and deconstruction challenge the traditional notions of stability, fixed boundaries, and discrete entities. Some thinkers have drawn parallels between the uncertainty and indeterminacy in quantum physics and the fluidity and instability in deconstruction.
Quantum Mind Theories and Poststructuralism: There has been exploration of connections between theories of consciousness and poststructuralist philosophy. Some theories in the realm of quantum mind theories propose that quantum processes are involved in consciousness. These ideas have been compared to poststructuralist critiques of identity and subjectivity, as well as the concept of "différance" in Derrida's work.
Quantum Ethics and Posthumanism: Quantum ethics, a field that examines ethical implications of quantum physics, has been explored in relation to posthumanist philosophy. Both areas challenge traditional human-centered ethical frameworks and emphasize interconnectedness, uncertainty, and the complexity of reality. This combination can lead to discussions about ethics that go beyond anthropocentrism.
Quantum Aesthetics and Postmodernism: Some scholars have examined how quantum physics and postmodernist aesthetics intersect. Quantum physics' emphasis on multiple possibilities and the role of the observer can be related to postmodernist ideas about multiple perspectives, the collapse of grand narratives, and the subjectivity of interpretation.
Philosophy of Time and Temporality: The philosophical implications of quantum physics, such as non-locality and time's role in quantum processes, have been connected to poststructuralist considerations of time and temporality. Discussions about the nature of time and its relationship to reality and perception can intersect with poststructuralist critiques of linear time and fixed identities.
It's important to note that these intersections can lead to complex and diverse interpretations, and not all scholars agree on the extent to which quantum physics and poststructuralist philosophy can or should be combined. These connections often involve creative and speculative thinking and may be subject to ongoing debate within both the scientific and philosophical communities.
Is it right to say that Agential Realism is one of the successful story of putting quantum physics and postsructuralism philosophy together ? (ChatGPT 2023-8-21)
Yes, it is accurate to describe Karen Barad's agential realism as a successful example of integrating concepts from quantum physics and poststructuralist philosophy. Agential realism is known for effectively bringing together ideas from both of these domains to create a new framework for understanding the relationship between the material world, human perception, and the production of knowledge.
Here's why agential realism is considered a successful synthesis of quantum physics and poststructuralist philosophy:
Incorporation of Quantum Physics: Agential realism draws on insights from quantum physics, particularly the notions of entanglement and indeterminacy, to challenge classical assumptions about the separation of subject and object and to propose a more interconnected view of reality. This incorporation of quantum physics allows Barad to build a bridge between the material world and philosophical considerations.
Poststructuralist Philosophy: Agential realism engages with poststructuralist ideas by questioning the stability of categories, identities, and fixed boundaries. The focus on intra-actions and entanglements aligns with poststructuralist critiques of binary oppositions and hierarchical dualisms. This integration challenges anthropocentrism and emphasizes the agency of nonhuman entities.
Reconceptualization of Knowledge: The framework of agential realism redefines how knowledge is produced and understood. It shifts the emphasis from a purely human-centered perspective to one that acknowledges the active role of material entities in the creation of phenomena and meaning. This aligns with poststructuralist critiques of traditional epistemologies.
Interdisciplinary Perspective: Agential realism exemplifies the power of interdisciplinary thinking. By combining insights from quantum physics and poststructuralist philosophy, Barad creates a unique framework that offers new ways of thinking about the relationships between matter, meaning, and agency.
Impact on Academic Discourse: Agential realism has had a significant impact on various academic fields, including science studies, philosophy, gender studies, and cultural studies. It has inspired discussions on the nature of reality, the role of observation, and the construction of knowledge in a range of contexts.
While agential realism has been influential, it's also worth noting that its ideas have been subject to ongoing debate and discussion within academia. Some scholars have engaged critically with its concepts, highlighting complexities and potential limitations. Nonetheless, agential realism remains an important and innovative example of successfully combining quantum physics and poststructuralist philosophy to generate novel insights into the nature of reality and knowledge.