Network seminar /Interdisciplinary Seminar 21st April
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Liubov
Apr 16, 2023, 9:34:10 AM4/16/23
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Dear all,
We are really happy to invite you to the network seminar by Pr. Tomas Veloz, the director of Mathematical Modeling at the Center Leo Apostel (CLEA) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), where he leads the Systemic Modeling and Applications (SYMP) research group.
When?
21st April 4pm CET
What?21st April 4pm CET
Title: From absolute theories to creative experiences: The many faces of interdisciplinarity
Where?
Studies
of interdisciplinarity generally make a distinction between theory and
practice as the two modes of interdisciplinarity. While the former is
occupied with finding better conceptualizations and reasoning of
problems, the latter is occupied with efficient communication and
implementation of solutions. In this talk, I take a little step back to
such a traditional problem-oriented vision of interdisciplinarity, and
will propose that interdisciplinarity is not only a powerful way to
solve problems, but also to conceive human life in a more embracing way.
Namely, I critically review some aspects of the theory and history of knowledge and distill some features that allow characterizing the many faces in which we approach reality as an interdisciplinary object of inquiry, from absolute theories described by immutable laws, to creative experiences happening by the enactment of contextual events.
This talk characterizes different epistemic levels at which relevant interdisciplinary phenomena such as global warming and social inequality can be approached. This helps to prescribe a methodology to engage interdisciplinary teams by identifying the various features that need to be taken into consideration for a thorough interpretation of the phenomena. Moreover, such characterization can be applied to suggest that human life must incorporate the discovery and creation of both our surroundings and ourselves, a view that is compatible with both recent modern approaches to cognition and ancient worldviews.
Namely, I critically review some aspects of the theory and history of knowledge and distill some features that allow characterizing the many faces in which we approach reality as an interdisciplinary object of inquiry, from absolute theories described by immutable laws, to creative experiences happening by the enactment of contextual events.
This talk characterizes different epistemic levels at which relevant interdisciplinary phenomena such as global warming and social inequality can be approached. This helps to prescribe a methodology to engage interdisciplinary teams by identifying the various features that need to be taken into consideration for a thorough interpretation of the phenomena. Moreover, such characterization can be applied to suggest that human life must incorporate the discovery and creation of both our surroundings and ourselves, a view that is compatible with both recent modern approaches to cognition and ancient worldviews.
Short bio:
Tomas Veloz is the director of
Mathematical Modeling at the Center Leo Apostel (CLEA) of the Vrije
Universiteit Brussel (VUB), where he leads the Systemic Modeling and
Applications (SYMP) research group. He has a PhD in Interdisciplinary
Studies and an MSc in computer science, with majors in mathematics and
physics. His research covers various facets which can be summarized as
interdisciplinary mathematical modeling. His areas of application
include biochemistry, epidemiology, ecology, anthropology, cognitive
science, social science, systems theory and cybernetics, among others.
Tomas Veloz generally approaches modeling from a ‘complex adaptive
systems’ perspective applying modeling languages such as reaction
networks, dynamical systems, and quantum structures. Additionally, he
has developed a philosophical body of work in the foundations of quantum
theory, the interface between the arts and sciences, and studies of
interdisciplinarity. He has also played music for several years and
developed an amateur musician career performing with various projects in
concerts and festivals. Veloz is also the founder and director of the
Foundation for the Interdisciplinary Development of Science, Technology
and Arts based in Chile, which collaborates with CLEA and other
institutions worldwide to generate and disseminate integrated knowledge
and to develop interdisciplinary projects with a social impact.
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On behalf of network seminar organising team,
Liubov, Marc et al.
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