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Christof Koch

Neuroscientist and Chief Scientist of the Allen Institute for Brain Science. His research focuses on consciousness and integrated information theory.

Top 10 podcasts with Christof Koch

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137 snips
Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 21min

309 | Christof Koch on Consciousness and Integrated Information

Christof Koch, a renowned neuroscientist and the Chief Scientist at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, dives into the complexities of consciousness. He explores Integrated Information Theory, proposing a mathematical approach to understanding conscious awareness. The conversation touches on the interplay between consciousness and artificial intelligence, emphasizing its unique qualities that AI struggles to replicate. Koch also discusses the philosophical implications of consciousness, advocating for a deeper understanding of its neural correlates and how they shape our reality.
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54 snips
Jul 9, 2024 • 42min

#374 — Consciousness and the Physical World

In this engaging discussion, neuroscientist Christof Koch, a prominent figure in consciousness studies, shares insights from his impressive career and collaborations, including with Francis Crick. He dives into topics like change blindness, the nature of consciousness, and the potential for conscious AI. Koch explores the philosophical implications of physicalism, psychedelic experiences, and Integrated Information Theory. The conversation raises captivating questions about reality, existence, and how consciousness intertwines with our understanding of the physical world.
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42 snips
May 11, 2024 • 1h 14min

The Latest Research on Consciousness (Christof Koch)

Neuroscientist Christof Koch discusses the physical origins of consciousness in the brain and its measurement in natural and artificial systems. They explore topics like self-awareness in fetuses, transformative effects of psychedelic experiences, near-death experiences, generative AI capabilities, and the perception of objective reality. They also touch on AI existential threats, brain cell mapping for diseases, longevity, and the social aspects of wine consumption.
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41 snips
Sep 2, 2018 • 60min

Christof Koch: Consciousness

A conversation with Christof Koch as part of MIT course on Artificial General Intelligence. Video version is available on YouTube. He is the President and Chief Scientific Officer of the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle. From 1986 until 2013, he was a professor at CalTech. Cited more than 105,000 times. Author of several books including “Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic Reductionist.” If you would like to get more information about this podcast go to https://lexfridman.com/ai or connect with @lexfridman on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube where you can watch the video versions of these conversations.
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32 snips
Mar 23, 2025 • 59min

Christof Koch Exposes the Fatal Flaw in AI Consciousness [Ep. 484]

Christof Koch is a renowned neuroscientist acclaimed for his work on consciousness and Integrated Information Theory. He discusses the perplexing nature of consciousness, questioning whether AI can ever truly replicate human awareness. Koch explores transformative experiences through meditation and psychedelics, emphasizing the balance between ego and self. He delves into the limitations of AI, comparing its data manipulation to human creativity, and discusses the philosophical implications of consciousness across species and in the quantum realm.
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14 snips
May 7, 2024 • 43min

Understanding and Expanding Consciousness with Dr. Christof Koch

Neuroscientist Christof Koch discusses expanding consciousness, brain-brain interfaces, shared consciousness, unified empathy, free will, and collaboration in science with Indre. They explore merging minds, empathizing with diverse beings, decision-making, and the impact of profound experiences on personal transformations.
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14 snips
Sep 6, 2022 • 1h 45min

Episode 49: Oxford Psychedelics Society Panel

In this latest episode, Rupert takes part in a riveting debate on consciousness with Bernardo Kastrup (scientist) and Christof Koch (neuroscientist), hosted by the Oxford Psychedelic Society. With such a vast scientific and non-dual knowledge between them, this fascinating conversation delves into many aspects of consciousness and the nature of reality, including: awareness and the human mind; phenomenal consciousness; reductionism; idealism; Integrated Information Theory (IIT); meta and artificial consciousness; and psychedelics. 
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7 snips
Jan 21, 2021 • 1h 24min

EP105 Christof Koch on Consciousness

In this engaging conversation, Christof Koch, a leading neuroscientist and Chief Scientist at the Allen Institute, explores the intricacies of consciousness. He discusses key concepts from his book, emphasizing the distinction between consciousness and intelligence. Koch dives into integrated information theory, examining its potential implications for AI and understanding consciousness in non-human animals. With insights on dualism, neural correlates, and the subjective nature of qualia, Koch unpacks the evolving narrative of consciousness in both science and philosophy.
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6 snips
Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 31min

#374 - Consciousness and the Physical World

Neuroscientist Christof Koch and Sam Harris discuss consciousness, change blindness, non-locality, AI, Integrated Information Theory, psychedelics, illusion of self, and brain bridging. They explore the limits of physicalism, brain as classical systems, and idealism.
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6 snips
Oct 28, 2023 • 1h 20min

On biophysics of computation – with Christof Koch - #2

Christof Koch, author of 'Biophysics of Computation', discusses the intersection of physics, neuroscience, and philosophy. He explores homeostasis in neurons, locust movement detection, brain mapping to logical operations, degeneracy and redundancy in biological systems, and the limitations of the mouse v1 model. Koch also introduces the concept of integrated information theory of consciousness and discusses challenges in evaluating complex systems.