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Eric Schwitzgebel, "The Weirdness of the World" (Princeton UP, 2024)

Apr 10, 2024
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Eric Schwitzgebel
Join Professor Eric Schwitzgebel on a wild philosophical adventure delving into consciousness, multiple universes, and the weirdness of the world. Explore hypothetical scenarios challenging traditional thinking, from being a brain in a vat to living in a computer simulation. Dive into the complexities of measuring probabilities in relation to consciousness and cosmology, while also contemplating the attribution of consciousness to AI systems. Embrace intellectual play to broaden your understanding of the universe and expand your mind.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Exploring the Weirdness of the World
03:43 • 17min
3
Promo for Ready-to-Eat Meals & Philosophical Reflection on Credence Levels
20:58 • 4min
4
Contemplating Existence and Simulation Theories
25:08 • 18min
5
Causal Ripples and Cosmic Consequences
43:01 • 12min
6
Exploring Intellectual Play and its Impact on Understanding
54:41 • 4min
7
Exploring the Attribution of Consciousness to AI Systems
58:20 • 3min