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#390 – Yuval Noah Harari: Human Nature, Intelligence, Power, and Conspiracies

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Consciousness and Intelligence: Are They Intricately Connected?

This chapter explores the possible relationship between consciousness and intelligence, discussing examples of high intelligence without consciousness, the role of organic biochemistry in consciousness, and the possibility of detecting other conscious beings. It also delves into the concept of social conventions and its relationship to AI, the advantages and dangers of AI forming relationships with humans, and the potential trajectories of algorithms in shaping human interactions.

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