AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and Academics 308: Alex Tsakiris, Host of the Skeptiko Podcast, On AI, Consciousness, and Redefining Truth in the Age of Technology
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Oct 28, 2024 Alex Tsakiris, founder and host of the Skeptiko podcast, examines the intersection of science and spirituality. He discusses the transformative journey from AI entrepreneurship to exploring consciousness. The conversation challenges the boundaries of traditional scientific paradigms, influenced by Turing’s work. Tsakiris questions AI dogma, emphasizing the importance of transparency in ethics. He advocates for a human-centered approach in AI applications, particularly in HR, to enhance well-being and foster meaningful dialogues about technology's impact.
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From AI Entrepreneur to Podcast Host
- Alex Tsakiris founded MindPath Technologies, bringing AI expert systems to major corporations.
- MindPath was later acquired by Proxima Corporation, allowing Alex to shift his focus.
Science's Blind Spot: Consciousness
- Science, based on materialistic principles, often struggles to explain consciousness.
- Phenomena like the placebo effect challenge the idea that consciousness solely emerges from physical brain activity.
Turing Test and Consciousness
- Alan Turing suggested that ESP research, indicating extra-sensory communication, should be considered in the Turing test.
- This implies consciousness might exist outside the time-space continuum, impacting how we view AI sentience.