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Embodiment and the inner life
Cognition and Consciousness in the Space of Possible Minds
Book • 2010
In "Embodiment and the Inner Life," Murray Shanahan explores the intricate relationship between embodiment, cognition, and consciousness.
He argues that our physical bodies play a crucial role in shaping our mental experiences and cognitive abilities.
Shanahan examines various perspectives on consciousness, drawing on insights from cognitive science, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence.
He proposes a framework for understanding consciousness that integrates both physical and informational aspects of the mind.
The book challenges traditional views of the mind as a purely abstract entity, emphasizing the importance of the body-mind connection.
Shanahan's work offers a compelling and insightful perspective on the nature of consciousness and its relationship to our physical existence.
He argues that our physical bodies play a crucial role in shaping our mental experiences and cognitive abilities.
Shanahan examines various perspectives on consciousness, drawing on insights from cognitive science, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence.
He proposes a framework for understanding consciousness that integrates both physical and informational aspects of the mind.
The book challenges traditional views of the mind as a purely abstract entity, emphasizing the importance of the body-mind connection.
Shanahan's work offers a compelling and insightful perspective on the nature of consciousness and its relationship to our physical existence.
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Mentioned by Jonathan Bi as the author of the book that inspired the script for the movie Ex Machina.
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The Signs that AI is Conscious | Imperial's Murray Shanahan
Mentioned by Tim Scarfe as a book that was the culmination of a long excursion into thinking about consciousness and brains.
#93 Prof. MURRAY SHANAHAN - Consciousness, Embodiment, Language Models
