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Thomas Metzinger: Neuroethics, Psychedelics, and Conscious AI
Sep 19, 2023
Guest Thomas Metzinger, philosopher and author, discusses topics such as engineering conscious systems, the nature of conscious experience, psychedelic drugs, climate change, and AI ethics. They explore the ethical implications of creating conscious systems and the possibilities of altered states of consciousness. The podcast also delves into the challenges of addressing the climate crisis and the significance of minimal phenomenological experiences in understanding consciousness. Book recommendations and starting points for diving into these topics are also shared.
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- Conscious experience can exist without time representation, self-location, or embodiment, highlighting the potential for post-biotic conscious systems.
- Recognizing the vastness and potential of conscious experiences is crucial, as demonstrated by meditation, psychedelics, and lucid dreaming.
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Exploring the future of conscious systems
The podcast episode discusses the ethical implications and potential of creating post-biotic conscious systems. The guest, Thomas Metzinger, explores the possibility of generating a minimal model of consciousness, emphasizing that conscious experience can exist without time representation, self-location, or embodiment. Metzinger highlights the importance of a fresh scientific start in understanding consciousness and its potential connection to artificial intelligence. The conversation also dives into the urgency of developing a mature ethics that can address questions surrounding future minds and experiences. Metzinger raises concerns about the potential for AI to create artificial suffering and the need for responsible exploration of the vastness of conscious experience. The episode concludes with a discussion on prioritizing ethical obligations and the potential for transitioning to post-biotic systems in the future.
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