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Chris Langan Λ Bernardo Kastrup on Consciousness, Metaphysics, Computation, and God

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Aug 15, 2022
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Chris Langan
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Bernardo Kastrup
Chris Langan, known as the 'world's smartest man' with the highest reported IQ, and Bernardo Kastrup, a philosopher and proponent of Analytical Idealism, dive deep into the intersection of consciousness and metaphysics. They explore the distinctions between true consciousness and AI simulations, shedding light on philosophical notions like free will and the nature of reality. The conversation also touches on the shared teachings of Jesus and Buddha, and the moral responsibilities of individual identity within the cosmos, all packed with engaging insights and profound reflections.
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Consciousness and Machines

  • Consciousness implies private inner life, separate from others and nature.
  • Silicon machines likely lack this private phenomenality, despite simulating cognitive processes.
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Metaphysics as a Meta-Language

  • Metaphysics connects the mental and physical by coupling them meta-formally.
  • A meta-language unites qualitative mental and quantitative physical aspects within a unified framework.
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Computation and Consciousness

  • Computation theory, limited by determinism/randomness, inadequately describes consciousness.
  • Consciousness, a continuous process, requires self-determinacy, unlike deterministic or random computations.
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