Episode 213: What Is It Like To Be a Robot Fish Man? (with Ted Chiang)
Very Bad Wizards
Exploring Identity and Perception in a Video Game World
The chapter delves into a video game where the main character, Simon, gradually realizes he is a robot through various cues like looking at his reflection in a mirror. The discussion touches on Catherine, an artificial intelligence guiding Simon, who explains his perception of self is limited by his human-centric mind. The conversation explores the philosophical ideas of identity, body, and the impact of a different physical form on one's consciousness.
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