Robert Prentner
Philosopher of mind and consciousness researcher whose work blends mathematics, phenomenology, and information theory, known for developing and discussing the conscious agent theory and related ideas about consciousness as fundamental.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 40min
#81 Meet the Scientist Who Mathematically Proved Reality is an Illusion Round 2!
Dr. Robert Prentner is a philosopher of mind and consciousness researcher known for his work on conscious agent theory. He dives into the revolutionary concept that consciousness is fundamental to reality itself. Prentner discusses how consciousness may reshape our understanding of biology, AI, and physics. He contrasts subjective experience with materialist views, introduces the fitness beats truth theorem, and explores the implications of interface theory. Their conversation raises intriguing questions about how perceptions construct our reality and the nature of information in biology.
Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 3min
Is Consciousness Fundamental? Interfaces of Reality & Mathematizing Phenomenology | Robert Prentner
Robert Prentner, a philosopher and founder of the Interface Consciousness Lab, dives deep into the intersection of consciousness, phenomenology, and mathematics. He explores how phenomenology can be formalized without losing its essence and argues that consciousness is fundamental, transcending physicalism. Prentner discusses the risks of reductionism in mathematical approaches and introduces concepts like phenomenal spaces and artificial phenomenology. He highlights the importance of understanding interfaces not just in behavior but in how systems experience and present reality.
