Felt sense, as articulated by Jordan Hall, refers to an embodied, pre-conceptual awareness that arises from the deep integration of mind and body within the context of lived experience. It's the subtle, often ineffable, consciousness of being present in a particular moment, wherein cognitive and emotional insights coalesce beneath articulated thought. This form of awareness transcends mere intellectual apprehension, tapping into a more primal, holistic perception that channels insights from the nested complexities of our biological and psychological systems. Engaging with the felt sense allows individuals to unlock deeper avenues of perception, fostering profound understanding and authentic responsiveness that are not diluted by the abstractions of language or rationalization. In essence, the felt sense is the body's way of knowing, a bridge between the seen and the unseen, enabling a more authentic engagement with reality.
See also: feedback loop, possibility space, participatory knowing, distributed cognition, subjective well-being