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Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps
The Intuition Toolkit with Prof Joel Pearson
Feb 6, 2024
Joel Pearson, a psychologist and neuroscientist, explores consciousness, dualism, theories on information processing, free will, language complexity, and redefining intelligence for AI systems. The podcast delves into the mysteries of the brain and its connection to consciousness, while also discussing the limitations of intuition and the prevalence of unstable individuals online.
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- Consciousness emerges from the complexity of the human brain, resulting in our subjective experience of being aware and conscious.
- Currently, there is no evidence to indicate that AI possesses consciousness, although their embodiment in robotic systems may revolutionize AI capabilities.
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The Complexity of Consciousness
Consciousness, the ability to be self-aware and sentient, is a riddle that philosophers and scientists have been pondering for centuries. Joel Pearson, founder of the Brain and Mind Lab, explores the idea that consciousness emerges from the complexity of the human brain, with its billions of neurons and intricate connections. According to Pearson, consciousness is an emergent property of this complexity, resulting in our subjective experience of being aware and conscious. While theories like panpsychism propose that consciousness is fundamental to all matter, Pearson acknowledges that we don't yet have the evidence to support such claims.
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