The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast PEL Presents PvI#63: Virtual Socrates w/ David Chalmers
Oct 14, 2023
David Chalmers, NYU Prof and author, joins Mark and Bill to simulate debates on AI, cybersex, actor vs. character, and keeping children safe from reality. They explore living in a simulation, investing emotions in virtual reality, and the blurred line between reality and fiction. They also discuss the potential of VR and brain computer interfaces, philosophical argumentation, and the connection between philosophy and improv.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Artificially Produced Material and Who Gets Credit
01:52 • 6min
Living in a Simulation and Perspectives on Life
08:03 • 15min
Investing Emotions and Reciprocation in Virtual Reality
23:09 • 6min
Simulations and the Blurred Line Between Reality and Fiction
28:55 • 6min
Exploring Virtual Reality and Brain Computer Interfaces
35:20 • 15min
Philosophical Argumentation and Play Acting
50:18 • 6min
Naming Rocks, Philosophy vs. Improv, and Book Recommendations
56:14 • 2min