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Joscha Bach Λ Karl Friston: Ai, Death, Self, God, Consciousness

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Exploring the Properties of Consciousness and Computational Processes

The focus is not on overcommitting to particular methods of mindwork, whether in classical physics or quantum information. The key question is about the properties that a computational process must possess in order to be considered conscious and potentially self-conscious. One essential property is the ability to explain observable behavior by modeling its engagement with the world and understanding the consequences of its actions. This necessitates the ability to plan and exhibit lifelike behavior, irrespective of whether it is achieved through digital, analog, or other types of architecture.

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