Ontological Politics recordings 2022 - publish the material

[rufuspollock]

Consolidate and publish the ontological politics materials.

Have beginnings of a course outline (audio)

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/103I49U0O6EevceK8uVA49QP5UETrB2r1

Status 2023-08-23 (when Jake finished)

• Transcript Write Ups for first 3: https://hackmd.io/@dXA5rhguQmebRR8TmcSQtw/ByJ_HWlj2/edit This looks like an otter summary rewritten and expanded
• Section titled write up of first three on HackMd listed above - contains detailed write up of recordings as well as links to edited Otter AI transcriptions ✅
• Issues: Recording quality very poor and relatively frequent interruptions --> Otter AI really struggled with transcribing the text accurately.
• Learned: During future recordings, prioritise environment with no background noise and proper access to microphone.

Acceptance

• [ ] ...

Tasks

• [x] Check access to recording 2023-06-30 Can't get access ✅2023-06-30 have access
• [x] Upload no 1 and no 2 to otter and get rough transcript
  • [x] check quality given background noise
• [x] Tidy a bit (in otter or markdown/obsidian)
• [ ] Create sections / summary (can use otter ones and improve)
• [x] What's view on the material so far?

Links to Otter Transcripts and Drive

• [ ] Audio 1:
  • [ ] Otter link
  • [ ] **length - 36min,
  • [ ] quality of transcript - good - minor changes required**
  • [ ] Drive link
• [ ] Audio 2:
  • [ ] Otter
  • [ ] **length - 1 hr 16min,
  • [ ] quality of transcript - good - minor changes required**
  • [ ] Drive link
• [ ] Audio 3:
  • [ ] Otter link
  • [ ] **length - 35min,
  • [ ] quality of transcript - good - minor changes required**
  • [ ] Drive link
• [ ] Audio 4:
  • [ ] Otter link
  • [ ] **length - 16min,
  • [ ] quality of transcript - good - minor changes required**
  • [ ] Drive link
• [ ] Audio 5:
  • [ ] Otter link
  • [ ] **length - 48min,
  • [ ] quality of transcript - good - minor changes required**
  • [ ] Drive link
• [ ] Audio 6:
  • [ ] Otter link
  • [ ] **length - 26min,
  • [ ] quality of transcript - good**
  • [ ] Drive link

Radha's Observation

• [ ] The audio quality is bad, I edited roughly 10-12 mins of each audio file on otter.
• [ ] Otter transcripts are good, there are a few words that needs to be fixed.
• [ ] Suggestion: It would be a great idea to do some keyword research and transform this transcript to an SEO rich blog.
• [ ] Hackmd: This looks like an rewritten version of the transcript

Otter summaries

Recording 1 ...

The conversation revolved around the nature of humanity and society, with speakers debating the opposing views of Hobbes and Rousseau. The idea of a 'noble savage' was introduced, and the evolution of gender roles in hunter-gatherer societies was discussed. Speakers also explored the concept of identity and continuity, with a philosophical debate on the nature of identity and essence. The conversation highlighted the challenges of defining a person's identity in the face of change and the need for radical restructuring to achieve greater equality and justice in the current political framework.

Recording 2 ...

The conversation revolved around the intersections of ontology, political organization, and personal preferences. Speakers argued that understanding human nature and the state's role in ensuring safety are crucial for significant social transformation. They also discussed how preferences are constructed and manipulated in economic models, and how this can lead to a false sense of happiness. Finally, they explored the idea that true joy and fulfillment come from finding contentment in what one already has and prioritizing mindfulness and community over material possessions.

Recording 3 ...

The conversation revolved around the fluidity of the self and its relationship with the external world, as well as the limitations of GDP as a measure of economic performance. Speakers discussed the dynamic nature of the self and the importance of understanding human nature in the context of MediCal and ontological politics. They also highlighted the need for freedom of choice in a market economy to promote individual wellbeing and autonomy, while acknowledging the potential dangers of paternalism and totalitarianism. Throughout the conversation, speakers encouraged listeners to question these assumptions through personal experience. ...

Recording 4 ...

Speakers discuss the limitations of GDP as a measure of economic progress. GDP only accounts for monetary transactions and does not capture the value of non-monetary activities like childcare or volunteer work. Additionally, GDP does not consider the quality of life, as it does not reflect the negative experiences like falling or getting hurt. The conversation highlights the need for a more comprehensive measure of economic progress that considers the well-being of individuals and society.

Recording 5 ...

The conversation focused on human development, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual growth. Speakers emphasized the importance of understanding these dimensions comprehensively and recognizing distinct stages of development. They also discussed Piaget's theory of cognitive development and the value of considering multiple perspectives in decision-making. Additionally, the conversation touched on the nature of consciousness and spirituality, highlighting the role of attention, location, and well-being in spiritual growth. The speakers also explored the correlation between spiritual growth and significant changes in one's life, and the path to fundamental well-being.

Recording 6 ...

The conversation centered around the importance of prioritizing wisdom and compassion in society, particularly in education and parenting. Speaker 2 emphasized the need for a more holistic approach to education, while Unknown Speaker stressed the importance of empowering communities and giving them autonomy to make decisions about local services. Both speakers highlighted the value of cultivating joy in one's work and the natural impact of teaching children to do what they love.

[rufuspollock]

@RadhaHarilal can you take on transcribing recording 1 to 3 in otter and seeing the quality ...

[rufuspollock]

@RadhaHarilal let's see if this comment leads to a notification.

[RadhaHarilal]

@rufuspollock This is done

[rufuspollock]

@RadhaHarilal when doing comments can you provide a bit more info. See e.g. https://lifeitself.org/tao/issues#completing-tasks for more background.

As just discussed you are also now going to update as per bolded stuff here ...

[RadhaHarilal]

@rufuspollock Thank you for your feedback. I have updated the length, quality and summary of transcripts. I have also updated your query about Hackmd. Let me know if this is good to go.

[rufuspollock]

@RadhaHarilal can you upload the rest of the recordings now to otter from the drive folder and add links to them (both to drive version and the otter version) like you have for existing ones (with just otter links)

[RadhaHarilal]

@rufuspollock I have uploaded all the recordings to otter and updated both the links to the otter and the drive. Feel free to let me know if you need any more assistance.