#267 | Erik Hoel; Memories, Causal Emergence, Why AI art isn't real art

Erik Hoel is a theoretical neuroscientist, published author and regular blogger on his own independent outlet. Erik returns to the podcast to talk with Vance about what we know about memories, the flaws of reductionism, causal emergence, and why art created by artificial intelligence isn’t an exhibition of true creativity. Follow Erik on Twitter: Subscribe to Erik's Blog: Buy Erik's Book: PODCAST LINKS — Vance Crowe Podcast Website: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: RSS: YouTube Full Episodes: YouTube Clips: Buy a sweatshirt, T-shirt or mugs from the podcast! Check out the Articulate Ventures Merch Store: Subscribe to the podcast for email notifications on new episodes, invites to events and other exclusive content — ABOUT THE VANCE CROWE PODCAST — Vance Crowe interviews people with an expertise that you would want to know about, but might not think to ask. He prompts his guests to think about their work in novel ways, discusses how it applies to regular people and has fun sharing stories and experiences. SUPPORT THE PODCAST — Rate the Podcast | Join the Articulate Ventures Network | — We are a patchwork of thinkers that want to articulate ideas in a forum where they can be respectfully challenged, improved and celebrated so that we can explore complex subjects, learn from those we disagree with and achieve our personal & professional goals. Contact Vance for a Talk | — Vance delivers speeches that reveal important aspects of human communication. Audie