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Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
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Exploring Consciousness: From Organoids to Ethics
This chapter examines cerebral organoids and their role in understanding consciousness within biological and artificial frameworks. It discusses the distinctions between functional and phenomenal consciousness while raising ethical questions about the implications of developing mini-brains. The exploration includes innovative tools for measuring consciousness and challenges the traditional perspectives on what constitutes a conscious being.
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