Saturday Class - What is a Principle? The Discoveries of LaRouche and Vernadsky - May 10, 2025

In this episode of our Saturday night class series for Promethean Action, Bruce Director introduces a presentation by Tony Papert based on Lyndon LaRouche's 2005 article 'Vernadsky and Dirichlet's Principle.' The discussion delves into the basic principles of physical and economic science, with a key focus on the sharp distinctions and interactions between living and non-living matter, as well as the unique cognitive capabilities of humans. The relevance of these principles to current global shifts and policies is also explored. Tony Papert articulates the differences between biosphere and noosphere as conceptualized by Vernadsky and relates them to LaRouche's ideas on cognition and physical economy, making connections to the founding principles of the United States.

Vernadsky and Dirichlet's Principle by Lyndon LaRouche

00:00 Introduction to the Saturday Night Class Series
01:15 The Global Shift and Its Implications
05:37 The Relevance of LaRouche's 2005 Article
08:48 Introduction to Vernadsky and Dirichlet's Principle
09:26 Exploring the Concept of Physical Principles
10:45 Vernadsky's Biosphere and Living Matter
24:14 The Noosphere and Human Cognition
33:51 Principles of American Society and Cognition
43:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts