9min chapter

Closer To Truth cover image

Annaka Harria on Consciousness and the Cosmos

Closer To Truth

CHAPTER

Exploring Consciousness: Nature, Ethics, and AI

This chapter unpacks the intricate nature of consciousness, addressing theoretical frameworks and the unanswered questions surrounding it. The speakers engage in a lively discussion that spans ethical issues related to animal welfare, the comparative consciousness of different life forms, and the implications of vegetarianism. Additionally, they venture into the realm of artificial intelligence, questioning whether machines could possess consciousness and what that means for our understanding of experience.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode