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AGI disagreements and misconceptions: Rob, Luisa, & past guests hash it out

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Consciousness, Computation, and Artificial Sentience

This chapter examines the philosophical ideas of functionalism and computationalism in relation to consciousness, arguing that consciousness might be independent of the biological substrate. The discussion includes thought experiments about artificial systems potentially achieving consciousness, emphasizing the complexities of brain functions and the implications of silicon-based replacements. Philosophers’ differing views on the nature of consciousness and whether machines can duplicate it provide a rich exploration of these long-standing debates.

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