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Alex O’Connor on AI Consciousness, The Woke Agenda, and Debating Ben Shapiro

The Iced Coffee Hour

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Exploring Philosophy and Consciousness

In this chapter, speakers reflect on their childhood interests in complex subjects like theology and philosophy, sharing experiences of intellectual evolution from initial passions. They discuss deep thought versus superficial knowledge, the nature of wisdom, and the intricacies of consciousness, particularly questioning AI's ability to possess true awareness. The conversation further probes philosophical ideas surrounding existence, free will, and the relationship between materialism and consciousness.

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