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#203 – Peter Godfrey-Smith on interfering with wild nature, accepting death, and the origin of complex civilisation

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Challenge of Digital Consciousness

This chapter explores the philosophical and biological complexities of consciousness, highlighting the unique dynamics of the nervous system that hinder the feasibility of uploading human consciousness into digital formats. It argues that replicating consciousness through artificial means requires more than just computational models, emphasizing the significance of brain structure and function. The discussion raises concerns about potential negative consequences if artificial sentience is created without a deep understanding of these intricate processes.

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