Some reflections on atmosphere and memory from the perspective of enactive cognition and neurophenomenology
Journal of Architecture May 19, 2022 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1080/13602365.2022.2122067 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
To design atmospheres that respond to human action and memory, a proper understanding of consciousness and perception beyond Cartesian dualism is essential. Insights from neurophenomenology and enactive cognitive science are crucial for this aim, as they help grasp how embodied emotional memories and place shape life-enhancing atmospheres.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key finding | Insights from neurophenomenology and enactive cognitive science are indispensable for understanding consciousness and perception in order to create life-enhancing atmospheres responsive to human action, embodied emotional memories, and place. |
Abstract
In order to fully grasp the possibilities of Stimmung and its implementation nowadays, creating life-enhancing atmospheres responsive to human action, embodied emotional memories, and place in the fullest sense (as both natural and cultural context), a proper understanding of consciousness and perception beyond Cartesian misunderstandings is crucial. To this aim, insights drawn from neurophenomenology and enactive cognitive science prove indispensable. This paper discusses some of these insights.