
#34 — The Light of the Mind
The Best of Making Sense with Sam Harris
Exploring Non-Reductive Explanations of Consciousness
The speakers delve into the distinction between reductive and non-reductive explanations of consciousness, advocating for a non-reductive view known as innocent dualism. They discuss the easy and hard problems of consciousness, proposing the need for new elements in our understanding to account for the latter. The chapter also touches on integrated information theory, AI safety concerns, and the potential ethical implications of superintelligent AI.
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