Gresham College Lectures Can Machines Be Conscious, and Would It Matter If They Were?
Jan 21, 2020
Yorick Wilks, a renowned AI researcher, delves into the tantalizing question of machine consciousness. He explores the philosophical roots of consciousness, referencing thinkers like Descartes and Leibniz. The conversation highlights ethical ramifications of potentially sentient machines and contrasts Western and Japanese cultural views on robotics. Topics also include the challenge of defining consciousness itself and the interplay between language and our understanding of it. Wilks raises thought-provoking questions on the significance of consciousness in AI.
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