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Joscha Bach Λ Ben Goertzel: Conscious Ai, LLMs, AGI

Oct 17, 2023
Joscha Bach, an expert in consciousness and AI, teams up with Ben Goertzel, a pioneer in artificial general intelligence, to explore the depths of AI and consciousness. They discuss the challenges and limitations of large language models and the paradox of consciousness during anesthesia. Their conversation delves into philosophical implications of AGI, hybrid architectures for enhanced AI creativity, and the potential societal impacts of superintelligent AI, raising thought-provoking questions about our future with technology and the nature of awareness.
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Ben Goertzel
Joscha Bach

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Quick takeaways

  • The difference between raw experience and reflective awareness in consciousness and its relevance to AGI development.
  • The limitations of large language models (LLMs) in mimicking the complexity of the human mind.

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