Felipe De Brigard

In this discussion, Felipe De Brigard, a philosophy and psychology professor at Duke University, critiques Integrated Information Theory (IIT) as pseudoscience. He delves into the complexities of consciousness and the shortcomings of existing computational theories in neuroscience. The conversation also covers the roles of glial cells and the challenges of scientific validation in consciousness research. De Brigard reflects on the evolving understanding of consciousness and introduces thought-provoking insights on memory, forgiveness, and their implications in real-world contexts.

Join Nicola Clayton, a comparative psychologist renowned for her insights into avian memory, alongside cognitive scientist Felipe De Brigard, AI researcher Zafeirios Fountas, and philosopher Johannes Mahr. They dive into the fascinating nuances of memory across species. Discover how human memory intersects with imagination, the memory capabilities of birds, and the potential for AI to mimic these processes. They also tackle the challenges of remembering versus forgetting and the ethics surrounding memory in animals and machines.