Some reflections on atmosphere and memory from the perspective of enactive cognition and neurophenomenology

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.

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This paper discusses the importance of understanding Stimmung and its modern implementation, focusing on responsive human action, embodied emotional memories, and the concept of place. A proper understanding of consciousness and perception is crucial in avoiding Cartesian misunderstandings, and insights from neurophenomenology and enactive cognitive science play an indispensable role in achieving this goal.