This chapter explores the various theories and thinkers related to consciousness, including Crick, Hawkins, Friston, and others, who propose theories on stimulus reception, memory, prediction, and error correction. The chapter also delves into the debate between Baumeister and Sapolsky on the topic of free will and analyzes different perspectives and approaches taken by these theorists.
In this episode of the "Securities" podcast, host Danny Crichton leads a discussion on consciousness with guests Erik Hoel, Josh Wolfe, and Samuel Arbesman. They dive into "The Consciousness Winter," comparing it to the AI winter in artificial intelligence. This concept highlights how consciousness studies were once sidelined but have since seen a revival. The conversation covers various theories, including Integrated Information Theory (IIT), and the importance of a mathematical approach to understanding consciousness.