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#196 – Jonathan Birch on the edge cases of sentience and why they matter

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Neural Organoids: Promise and Peril

This chapter examines neural organoids as advanced 3D models that seek to replicate human brain tissue, discussing their potential in understanding brain function and the ethical dilemmas of their possible sentience. It highlights challenges in replicating true brain complexities and emphasizes the need for careful ethical considerations as research in this area progresses.

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