StarTalk Radio The Hard Problem of Consciousness with David Chalmers
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Nov 1, 2024 
David Chalmers, a renowned philosopher and cognitive scientist at NYU, dives into the perplexing nature of consciousness. He discusses why consciousness is deemed a 'hard problem' and explores its implications in understanding reality. The conversation touches on theories of animal consciousness, the relationship between subjective experiences and AI, and philosophical ideas like 'philosophical zombies.' They also examine how consciousness ties into color perception and even the evolution of our understanding of physics, raising questions about the nature of existence itself.
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Consciousness: A Hard Problem
- Consciousness is a hard problem because we lack a system of measurement for it.
- This makes it scientifically immature compared to fields with established tools and methods.
Defining Consciousness
- Consciousness is defined as subjective experience, the inner movie of the mind.
- It's unique to each individual because everyone perceives the world differently.
The Consciousness Meter
- David Chalmers jokingly claimed to have invented a consciousness meter.
- He described it as a hairdryer-like device combining various scientific and pseudoscientific concepts.
