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The Emperor's New Mind

Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics

Book • 1989

In this book, Roger Penrose challenges the idea that human consciousness can be replicated by computers.

He delves into various subjects including algorithms, Turing machines, complexity theory, quantum mechanics, and the basics of modern physics to support his argument that human cognition is fundamentally non-computable.

Penrose discusses the limitations of Turing machines, the incompleteness of formal systems as shown by Godel's proof, and the necessity of a unified theory of quantum gravity to explain human consciousness.

The book is a detailed and thought-provoking journey through mathematics, computer science, philosophy, and physics, making it a must-read for those interested in the nature of mind and the relationship between physics and consciousness.

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Mentioned in 17 episodes

Mentioned by

Demis Hassabis

in the context of a debate about the nature of consciousness and whether it requires quantum mechanics.

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#299 – Demis Hassabis: DeepMind

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

as a book where Roger Penrose discusses his ideas and puzzles about physics, mathematics, and consciousness.

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#85 – Roger Penrose: Physics of Consciousness and the Infinite Universe

Mentioned by

Geoff Hinton

when recounting a story about introducing Penrose at the University of Toronto for a talk on his book, "The Emperor's New Mind".

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Why the Godfather of AI Now Fears His Creation (ft. Geoffrey Hinton)

Mentioned in the context of Gödel's incompleteness theorem and its implications for artificial intelligence.

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Daniel Dennett: Philosophy, Free Will, Thinking Differently

Mentioned by

Curt Jaimungal

as a book arguing that consciousness comes from quantum processes.

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The Consciousness Iceberg: CTMU, Hofstadter, Penrose, CEMI, McGilchrist [Layer 4]

Mentioned by

Amjad Masad

for his book "The Emperor's New Mind" which challenges the mind-as-computer argument.

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Amjad Masad: The Cults of Silicon Valley, Woke AI, and Tech Billionaires Turning to Trump

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Brian Keating

when discussing the nature of consciousness and the human brain.

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Mentioned by

Curt Jaimungal

in relation to quantum processes in consciousness.

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The Complete Consciousness Iceberg | 2 Hours of Obscure Consciousness Theories Explained

Mentioned by

Jesse Michels

in discussion of his theory that the brain is a quantum system.

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Your Brain Is A Quantum Time Machine (ft. Eric Wargo)

Mentioned by

David Eagleman

as a book written by Roger Penrose asserting that the brain can't just be a computer.

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Ep110 "Is consciousness related to quantum physics?" (with Roger Penrose and Stuart Hameroff)

Mentioned by

Anders Ynnerman

in the context of

David Chalmers

' book and presentation, highlighting its connection to philosophical and scientific themes.

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Is This Reality? VR, AI, and the Mystery of Consciousness - Part 2

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J. Mark Bishop

when discussing Roger Penrose's work on non-computability.

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Mentioned by

Hartmut Neven

as a source of inspiration for his conjecture on quantum processes and consciousness.

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Google's Top AI Scientists On Quantum Superpositions Creating Consciousness | Hartmut Neven

Mentioned by

Stuart Hameroff

as a book that led to the development of the Orch-OR theory of consciousness.

Microtubules: The Gateway To Consciousness | Stuart Hameroff

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Stuart Hameroff

as a book that argued that consciousness is non-computable.

Consciousness is quantum mechanical | Stuart Hameroff

Mentioned by

Fábio Akita

as someone Roger Penrose worked with.

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Mentioned by

Suzanne Gildert

when discussing their theory that consciousness may be non-computable.

Consciousness in the Quantum Realm

Mentioned by

Edward Frenkel

as a book he loves, indicating its significance to his thinking.

Edward Frenkel: Infinity, String Theory, Death, The Self

Mentioned by

Vaden Masrani

when discussing Penrose's theory on AGI.

#60 - Creativity and Computational Universality (with Bruce Nielson)

Mentioned by

Steve Levitt

as a book he read when young and was impressed by.

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