> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kdoore.gitbook.io/computational-experience-design/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kdoore.gitbook.io/computational-experience-design/computational-being/humanist-lens/experience.md).

# Experience

What does it feel like?  What is the Meaning?

> **Albert Einstein (Samples, 1976)** viewed the **intuitive mind as a sacred gift** and **the rational mind as a faithful servant.** In order to truly enhance adult learning, continuing educators must develop appropriate techniques that capitalize on both modes of knowing by actively involving individuals in the process of learning.\
> [Linda H. Lewis](https://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/09/18/intuitive-mind/)

### **Experience Design:**

**Exploring States of Consciousness** - What does it feel like to be a *\_\_*?

**Integrated Information, Theories of Consciousness** - Information is embedded in the fabric of reality - physical, virtual, metaphysical ( voxel with vectors of information )

**Information Flows** - Force Field of Growth - Adaptation - Evolution - Hierarchy of Complex Systems - Emergence: Enhanced Functionality - Flocking

**Singularity:** Humanist Lens: Human Ontogeny - human survival, evolution - communication, connection, collaboration - shared intentionality - improve survival of humanity:

**Transcend** - **meta:** function at a higher level of integration: Innovation: technology: connect, communicate, understand, universal wellbeing - learning to understand complexity: yin-yang

**Learning:** Adaptive Complex Dynamic Systems - cycles of growth, decay, interconnected, energy, feedback

**Information Engagement** - Information Explosion - Technology of connection, interaction - collaboration?

**Neuroscience:** Mind-Body System: Neuroplasticity:  Attentional Focus, Stress Activation: React / Respond, Emotion regulation, Cognition - cognitive biases - Reframe, Acceptance - Curiosity

**Neuroscience of Contemplative Practice:**  Meditation, contemplative practice, insight, higher-order levels of consciousness - inter connection: open awareness - gamma wave - loving kindness

**Dynamics of change,** interaction, interconnection, relationships, abstraction, concepts, feelings, expressions, subjective, objective, communication, self, other, creativity, flow states, stress, emotions.

**Semantic Pointers** - dynamic neural process that connect symbolic/linguistic concepts: car, to embodied experiences and memories: my car, race car, etc.

**Hierarchical Dynamic Systems:** Structures, Functions, Behaviors:

**Top-down - decision tree**: rule based - symbolic / linguistic concepts: rational mind

**Bottom-up - neural network** - reinforcement learning - AI, physiology, sensory motor, embodiment

**Emotions** - dynamic phenomena binds ( affect, sensory-motor activation, cognitive-appraisal) to determine goal significance of a situation - duration \~ 90 seconds

**Creativity - flow states** - presence - integrated top-down, bottom-up => insights

Experience is Subjective

Subjective  Experience is Biased

Subjective Bias is an Evolutionary Survival Strategy

Subjective Bias has a Negative Affect

Facets of Experience:   Cognitive, Affective, Somatic

Subjective Goals:  Purpose