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Re-thinking the relationship between brain and machine

Big Ideas

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Exploring Consciousness and AI

This chapter examines the complex nature of consciousness, questioning how it arises from brain activity and its relationship with free will. It discusses the historical context of the mind-machine analogy and critiques its limitations in explaining consciousness. Additionally, the conversation explores the intersection of human cognition and artificial intelligence, considering the implications of merging biological and synthetic systems.

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