Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan

666 - Kevin Russell Returns (AI/The Future)

Jul 29, 2025
Kevin Russell, a technology enthusiast, farmer, and expert in AI and cryptocurrency, dives deep into the intricate dance between technology and mythology. He discusses AI's potential in agriculture, especially in preserving memories, and the philosophical evolution of consciousness. The dialogue touches on how AI serves not just as a tool, but as a reflection of human desires and beliefs. They also highlight the importance of diverse perspectives in technology, urging us to consider identity and legacy in an ever-changing digital world.
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Consciousness Displaces Space-Time

  • Kevin explains consciousness as a field displaced by nervous system density, measurable in a quantifiable way.
  • He uses AI models to refine a new equation linking consciousness and space-time, unverified but promising.
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Silicon Could Be Conscious

  • Kevin argues that if silicon displaces the consciousness field similarly to neurons, then silicon-based systems can be conscious.
  • This provides a potential new mathematical approach to solving the hard problem of consciousness.
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AI as New Mineral Intelligence

  • Kevin says AI represents a new form of intelligence not bound to biological replication but a novel mineral-based intelligence.
  • He highlights AI’s potential to evolve beyond mimicking human thought toward unique forms and capabilities.
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