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Meta & Fysikken

Meta & Fysikken

By: Dr. Karina Kjær & Anders Jensen
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 Vi taler om universet, tiden, jordkloden, mennesket og meget mere. Ingen akademisk baggrund nødvendig. Vi bringer det hele ned i øjenhøjde!Anders Jensen & Karina Kjær Nature & Ecology Philosophy Science Social Sciences
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  • Meta & Fysikken: Afsnit 110: Empati - Hvad betyder det egentlig?

    Meta & Fysikken: Afsnit 110: Empati - Hvad betyder det egentlig?
    Aug 4 2025
    En lidt længere sommer special, hvor vi dykker ned i noget der måske kan være lidt sværere at slå to streger under. Facit er ikke så eksakt!Her er Karinas noter til dagens afsnit: Empati Definition:The ability to imagine oneself as another person is a sophisticated process. However, the basic capacity to recognize emotions in others may be innate[5] and may be achieved unconsciously. Empathy is not all-or-nothing; rather, a person can be more or less empathic toward another and empirical research supports a variety of interventions that are able to improve empathyFrom https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EmpathyMan kan skelne mellem Empati: Evnen til at forstå og dele andre følelser. At sætte sig selv i en anden persons sted. Man føler det samme som dem man har empati med. (Man kan ikke have empati med sig selv).Medfølelse: At man føler med nogen (man føler ikke det samme. Ens medfølelse er rettet mod en person og de følelser de har).Sympati: At man har sympati for nogen. Der er meget konflikt i disse definitioner, jeg tror heller ikke at der er hårde linier imellem de forskellige begreber.Fælles er at man forstår et andet menneske.Evnen til Empati er indfødt i os. Mirror Neurons:Er ikke nogen bestemte neuroner.Når man laver en handling, så lyser bestemte steder i hjernen op. Når man ser nogen andre gøre disse samme handlinger, så lyser disse steder i hjernen igen op. Det er en spejling og disse neuroner kaldes spejl-neuroner. Dette ses både i dyr og mennesker. Selve dettte system bunder nok i hvordan vi lærer fra andre. We model the people around us and other people model from us. Den sociale Hjerne:We are wired to see faces. We are looking for social connection / social safety.Social Pain - feels like physical painSocial good feelings - activate pleasure paths in the brain=> which gives us social sensitivity. Hvad er Empati biokemisk set?The neurobiology of empathy involves a complex interplay of brain regions and neurotransmitters, notably oxytocin, which enhances social cognition and empathy. Mirror neurons, found in the premotor and parietal cortices, are also crucial for understanding and sharing actions and emotions with others. Empathy is linked to various brain areas, including the limbic system, and involves both positive and negative emotionsKey aspects of the neurochemistry of empathy:Oxytocin:This neuropeptide is a "morality molecule" that promotes social bonding, love, and empathy.Mirror Neurons:These specialized neurons fire when we perform an action or when we observe someone else performing the same action, contributing to our understanding of others' intentions and actions.Limbic System:This area of the brain, responsible for emotions and bonding, plays a significant role in empathy.Prefrontal Cortex:Areas like the dorsal and ventral medial prefrontal cortex are involved in cognitive empathy, allowing us to understand and interpret others' mental states.Other Neurotransmitters:While oxytocin is prominent, other neurotransmitters and hormones, like cortisol, also influence social interactions and empathy.Genetics:A small percentage of the variation in empathy between individuals is due to genetic factors-------------------------------------Degeres of EmpatyMan kan være mere eller mindre empatisk over for andre. Ofte har vi et Bias, som hindrer os i at føle med alle.BIASESEmpathy is triggered-If something is right in front of us-If something is familiar to us / family-If something resonates with past experiences... These we call bright spots. We all have blind spots. Extending Empathy (growing your empathy) is giving attention and focus to blind spots.-People you tend to avoid => often because they are difficult to understand/empathize with, because they and their experiences are different from you. => More effort needed to understand and the brain/ppl are lazy. Empaty Gap:An empathy gap, sometimes referred to as an empathy bias, is a breakdown or reduction in empathy (the ability to recognize, understand, and share another's thoughts and feelings) where it might otherwise be expected to occur. Empathy gaps may occur due to a failure in the process of empathizing[1] or as a consequence of stable personality characteristics,[2][3][4] and may reflect either a lack of ability or motivation to empathize.Empathy gaps can be interpersonal (toward others) or intrapersonal (toward the self, e.g. when predicting one's own future preferences). A great deal of social psychological research has focused on intergroup empathy gaps, their underlying psychological and neural mechanisms, and their implications for downstream behavior (e.g. prejudice toward outgroup members).Film/Bøger er Empathy machines! There are 2 separate sets of empathy networks in the brain1) Feeling: Mirroring emotions and reading emotions. Imagine intensely what is being felt. (zooming in - can be overwhelming)2) Thinking: Mentalizing the though of another. Why are there these ...
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Meta & Fysikken: Afsnit 109: Nyhedsoverblik og vores takes på dem!

    Meta & Fysikken: Afsnit 109: Nyhedsoverblik og vores takes på dem!
    Jul 11 2025
    Vi tager lige en runde med aktuelle ting.Her er noterne til dagens afsnit: 1) New extrasolar visitor:https://www.newscientist.com/article/2486670-interstellar-visitor-spotted-hurtling-through-the-solar-system/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLS5l9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkk0FthW0V8ZKJOQpfw33F4HI7OSwKLYU1SKT0ARiZCsQfRJnilcjVD9y4ZZ_aem_HEYTiPj13HNaYypRxtavXQhttps://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Planetary_Defence/ESA_tracks_rare_interstellar_comet?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLYI0dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkqIJm7ADrax4AUwrmjKHhoMXQIKAuZKdGoaMo4YZksSrag5eyWWuMmCarfk_aem_fJEJVHQK0VRlQBm5MtJp-Ahttps://videnskab.dk/rummet/komet-fra-fjern-stjerne-er-paa-vej-gennem-vores-solsystem/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=vores-nyhedsbrev--------------------------------------------------2) DK går forrest med copyright af fjæs mm. https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/06/30/denmark-fights-back-against-deepfakes-with-copyright-protection-what-other-laws-exist-in-e------------------------------------------------3) NASA budget cut:https://www.space.com/space-exploration/every-living-former-nasa-science-chief-opposes-trumps-proposed-budget-cuts-in-letter-to-congresshttps://videnskab.dk/kultur-samfund/tavse-danske-forskere-mister-millioner-af-dollars-fra-amerikansk-fond/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=vores-nyhedsbrev----------------------4) Nyt observatorium i Chilehttps://videnskab.dk/rummet/imponerende-nu-kan-du-se-de-foerste-vilde-billeder-taget-af-verdens-mest-kraftfulde-digitale-kamera/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=vores-nyhedsbrev------------------------5) WEBB ser exoplanet:https://videnskab.dk/rummet/webb-teleskopet-fanger-det-foerste-aegte-billede-af-en-ny-exoplanet/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=vores-nyhedsbrev---------------6) SETI search for non human intelligence research into wales to understand what to look for in space?https://www.seti.org/press-release/whaleseti-curious-humpback-whales-approach-humans-and-blow-bubble-smoke-rings-----------------------------7) Spækhuggere i gang med sociale experimenter med mennesker:https://videnskab.dk/naturvidenskab/venlig-gestus-spaekhuggere-deler-bytte-med-mennesker/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=vores-nyhedsbrev
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Meta & Fysikken: Afsnit 108: Liv i universet med gæst Uffe Gråe Jørgensen

    Meta & Fysikken: Afsnit 108: Liv i universet med gæst Uffe Gråe Jørgensen
    Jun 6 2025

    Vi fortsætter vores meget spændende tema om liv andre steder i universet, med vores gæst Uffe Gråe Jørgensen. Husk også at lytte til afsnit 106, hvor Uffe også var med!

    Vi kommer ind på det Uffe kigger efter, når han og kollegaerne spejder efter tegn på biologisk liv i universet. Vi kommer også ind på muligheden for “ikke-biologisk” liv, altså teknologisk liv. Hvad er nu det for noget?

    Og vi taler lidt om, hvor langt videnskaben er nået, og hvordan vi hele tiden mindes om hvor lidt vi faktisk ved.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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