Consciousness
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The Hard Problem Won’t Go Away: Christof Koch on Why Brain Maps Can’t Explain Redness
Neuroscientist Christof Koch discussed the 'hard problem' of consciousness at a symposium, highlighting the gap between brain activity mapping and the subjective experience of phenomena like seeing red. He explored materialism, idealism, and panpsychism, suggesting that current scientific models may be incomplete in explaining consciousness and advocating for continued study of phenomena like near-death experiences and terminal lucidity.
No, Richard Dawkins, AI is bloody well not conscious
This article argues against the notion that Artificial Intelligence is conscious, refuting claims made by Richard Dawkins. The author emphasizes the philosophical distinction between intelligence and consciousness, highlighting that current AI, despite its human-like output, lacks the subjective experience that defines consciousness. The piece draws on philosophical concepts and thought experiments to support its stance.
