Eli Sennesh

James Hughes, Executive Director at the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, and Eli Sennesh, a neuroscience postdoc at Vanderbilt, dive into the intricate world of technology and transhumanism. They examine the validity of the acronym TESCREAL and argue against fears of future transhumanism while grappling with present technologies. The duo critiques bourgeois futurism and explores the socio-political implications of AI, healthcare challenges, and the connection between gender ideology and transhumanism, presenting a complex dialogue on our technological future.

In this engaging discussion, Eli Sennesh, a postdoctoral researcher at Vanderbilt University, sheds light on predictive coding and its implications for understanding brain functions. He navigates the intriguing concept of 'divide-and-conquer predictive coding' and its experimental applications. The conversation also touches on the relationship between neuroscience and AI, emphasizing the need for biologically plausible computational models. They explore the complexities of decision-making, consciousness, and the humor in our perceptions of task difficulty, offering a delightful blend of research insights and personal anecdotes.

Eli Sennesh, a postdoctoral neuroscience researcher, and James Hughes, Executive Director at the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, dive deep into technology's future. They critique the TESCREAL acronym, arguing it misrepresents the complexity of transhumanist ideas. The duo discusses how fears of transhumanism overshadow critical tech issues of today, the political divides in futurism, and the impact of AI. They highlight the need for the left to engage with technology to foster real change, rather than getting lost in abstract dystopias.