Closer To Truth Jonathan Schooler on the Psychology of Artificial Intelligence
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May 21, 2025 Jonathan Schooler, an esteemed psychologist and professor, dives into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and consciousness. He discusses the ethical implications of conscious AI and the psychological aspects, including mind-wandering and free will. Schooler speculatively explores whether AI could experience consciousness similar to humans. The conversation also probes into the implications of merging human cognition with AI, considering the future of transhumanism and the potential benefits and risks associated with advanced AI systems.
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Ethical Impact of Conscious AI
- Conscious AI would raise ethical issues about AI rights and treatment that do not apply to non-conscious AI.
- Consciousness in AI might bring self-preservation instincts with potentially dangerous or beneficial outcomes.
Negativity Bias in AI Risks
- Negative impacts of AI could outweigh positive ones due to a human negativity bias.
- Minimizing risks of harmful AI behavior is crucial despite potential advantages.
AI Enhances Creativity but Lacks Consciousness
- AI can enhance human creativity by collaborating in mind-wandering and art creation.
- Consciousness might require complex nested structures absent in current AI designs.