In this episode of On Emergence, I sit down with Christine Romeijn, not only a dear friend, but also an artist and profound unconventional thinker with a truly fascinating mind – to unravel the essence of being human. Together, we explore what truly defines us as a species—from the biological underpinnings and the impact of memory and identity to the exciting yet complex possibilities of future technology.
Christine also shares her insights on the role of music in memory (in the context of Alzheimer and Parkinson patients), how language shapes our experience, and the ethical boundaries that may emerge as technology reshapes human life. We also dive into the "process of becoming," unpacking how our identities evolve and what it means to be ourselves over time.
The backstory of this episode can be found here.
(00:00) Start
(02:23) What Makes Someone Human?
(03:42) Human Species
(04:46) Future Humans and Discrimination
(08:19) Are You Your Body?
(13:47) Memory and Identity
(17:56) Music and Memory in Dementia
(18:44) Language as Sound
(27:25) Process of Becoming

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Laura Sagen, host of On Emergence podcast https://www.onemergence.com/ 

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