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Understanding the Math of Consciousness with Andrés Gómez-Emilsson (Qualia Research Institute)

Apr 11, 2024
Andrés Gómez-Emilsson, from Qualia Research Institute, explores using math to understand consciousness and emotional valence. Topics include coherence, energy channels, qualia properties, neural annealing, and the relationship between empathy and consciousness.
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Quick takeaways

  • Mathematical model to understand subjective experience and emotional valence
  • Coherence in nervous system crucial for peak experiences

Deep dives

Exploring Mathematical Formalization for Subjective Experience

Andreas Gomez-Emelson of Qualia Research Institute aims to develop a mathematical model to understand subjective experience and emotional valence, mapping the state space of consciousness. By analyzing the mathematical features, one can infer aspects of their current experience like temperature perception, time perception, and more.

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