This talk explores Vygotsky's understanding of the complex interaction between affect and rationality in human consciousness and its contribution to self-determination. We will examine some philosophical roots of Vygotsky's ideas as well as their relevance to debates in contemporary psychology.

Kyrill Potapov is a PhD candidate in human-computer interaction and philosophy of education at the UCL Interaction Centre, UK. His work investigates how young people's social practices affect the interpretation of personal data.