Richard Davidson & Al Kaszniak & John Dunne & Adam Frank & Amy Cohen Varela & Perla Kaliman & Joan Halifax: VARELA SYMPOSIUM: The Science of Connection, Complexity, and Emptiness (Part 5 of 8)

Summary: Adam Frank answers questions regarding the significance of networks to complexity theory. One such question relates to the relevance of density and topology of networks. Another has to do with the networked manifestations of emergent properties such as intelligence. He also takes part in a more general discussion about Buddhism and networks which includes some discourse on what is seen as a Buddhist hesitancy to ontologize emergent properties. The conversation also looks at what drives samsara, and it explains the importance of compassion in reworking this primary motive. The conversation continues with questions relating to the attraction of objective explanations, and the ways in which science is subjective.<br> <br> For Series description, please visit <a title="Part 1" href="https://www.upaya.org/2019/05/varela-science-emptiness-1-8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Part 1</a>.<br> To access the entire series, please click on the link below:<br> <a title="Upaya Podcast Series: VARELA SYMPOSIUM 2019: The Science of Connection, Complexity, and Emptiness" href="https://www.upaya.org/2019/06/davidson-kaszniak-dunne-frank-cohenvarela-kaliman-halifax_varela-series-8-parts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upaya Podcast Series: VARELA SYMPOSIUM 2019: The Science of Connection, Complexity, and Emptiness</a><br>