Psychology, Philosophy and Programming

Explore the intersections of psychology, philosophy, and programming in this thought-provoking conference talk from GOTO Amsterdam 2016. Delve into the fundamental nature of reality, existence, knowledge, and language as speaker Ted Neward examines how these disciplines intertwine. Discover ancient Greek philosophical concepts, including Heraclitus' ideas on change, Xenophanes' critiques of anthropomorphism, and paradoxes that challenge our understanding of reality. Investigate the contributions of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle to Western thought, and explore the concept of eudaimonia. Learn about psychological experiments that shed light on human cognition and behavior, and examine how these insights apply to the field of programming. Gain a deeper understanding of how philosophical and psychological principles can inform and enhance your approach to software development and problem-solving.

Intro
Architecture
Objectives
Philosophy
Heraclitus
Xenophanes
The Sorites Paradox
Zeno's Paradoxes
Sophists
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Eudaimonia
The Brain
The Candle Experiment
Psychology
Psychomythology
Reasons