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Sam Harris On Consciousness, Meditation, Misinformation, AI, & What Ails The Modern World

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Consciousness, AI, and the Nature of Reality

This chapter explores the philosophical questions surrounding consciousness, including the nature of self and the possibility of artificial consciousness. It examines the implications of creating conscious machines, the ethical concerns regarding their experiences, and the indistinguishability from human-like experiences. Additionally, the discussion highlights the connection between consciousness and personal suffering, proposing that our perceptions significantly influence our interactions with reality.

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