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Max Tegmark: Physics Absorbed Artificial Intelligence & (Maybe) Consciousness

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Consciousness vs. Information: Unraveling AI's Challenge

This chapter delves into the complex relationship between consciousness and information processing in AI systems, emphasizing the difficulty of defining and measuring consciousness. It discusses the global workspace theory and its limitations, arguing for the importance of empirical testing in understanding consciousness. The conversation highlights the historical skepticism in science and advocates for an optimistic view toward discovering the truths of consciousness and intelligence.

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