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#392 – Joscha Bach: Life, Intelligence, Consciousness, AI & the Future of Humans

Aug 1, 2023
Joscha Bach, a cognitive scientist and AI researcher, dives deep into the realms of intelligence and consciousness. He explores the connection between dreams and personal growth, presenting fascinating stages of self-reflexivity. The discussion moves to panpsychism, where he reveals how interconnectedness shapes our understanding of identity. AI's ethical implications and the fine balance between human agency and technology also take center stage. With insights on emotional landscapes and the impact of social media, Bach prompts us to rethink our relationship with consciousness and technology.
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Quick takeaways

  • 1) The stages of lucidity and self-reflection progress from reactive survival to transcendence.
  • 2) Understanding identity construction and the instrumental nature of values is crucial.

Deep dives

The Levels of Lucidity and Self-Reflexive Mind

Yosha Bach discusses the stages of lucidity and self-reflection in the mind. These stages progress from reactive survival to personal self to social self, rational agency, self-authoring, enlightenment, and transcendence. He acknowledges that these stages may not always progress in a linear fashion and that individuals can revisit or skip stages. Bach also emphasizes the importance of understanding identity construction and the instrumental nature of values. He further explores the possibility of reaching a non-dual state, where individuals realize their interconnectedness with the universe. Bach speculates on the significance of panpsychism and the potential for telepathy within a complex resonant model of perception and behavior.

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