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Evidence We're In A Simulation Is Everywhere. All You Have To Do Is Look | Joscha Bach PT 1

Oct 17, 2023
AI researcher, Joscha Bach, discusses the nature of reality, self-generated simulations, merging consciousness with AI, and the need for desire and goals in AI. They explore the limitations of perception, consciousness and agency in both single-celled organisms and humans, implications of AI in the real world, climate change and its impact on organisms, concerns about building AI systems, and the importance of gut health and personalized fitness.
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  • The brain's simulation of reality can sometimes lead to distorted perceptions.
  • Our perceptions of time, space, and emotions are constructs of our brain's simulation engine.

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Understanding the Nature of the Self-Generated Simulation

The brain creates a simulated reality that helps us navigate and understand the world around us. This simulation is a product of our brain's need to make sense of our surroundings and ourselves within that reality. By adapting to our environment and facing new challenges, our brains have evolved to create this simulation. However, this simulation has its limitations and can sometimes lead to distorted perceptions of reality. The key is to recognize the distinction between the simulation and the actual world, and to understand how our own consciousness constructs this simulation.

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