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Scientists and philosophers discuss AI consciousness and welfare
News Dec 13, 2024

Scientists and philosophers discuss AI consciousness and welfare

AI experts are now discussing whether AI could have subjective experiences, personal feelings, and consciousness, and if they could suffer.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Cory Doctorow and Ben Goertzel on Consciousness & The Path to AGI | Highlights from Episode 4
Podcast Apr 18, 2023

Cory Doctorow and Ben Goertzel on Consciousness & The Path to AGI | Highlights from Episode 4

Cory Doctorow and Ben Goertzel discuss Cory’s being an “AI Skeptic” and their similar and different views regarding consciousness and the different possible paths to AGI.
Mindplex Magazine 1 min read
Why giving AI rights is not that simple.
News Feb 24, 2023

Why giving AI rights is not that simple.

Lewis Farrell 1 min read
Why We Disagree So Often: New Study Reveals the Surprising Truth Behind our Misaligned Concepts
News Mar 20, 2023

Why We Disagree So Often: New Study Reveals the Surprising Truth Behind our Misaligned Concepts

Why do we disagree? Even the simplest words have varied concepts, according to new research.
Lewis Farrell 2 min read
AGI Toddlers and their “Soul Chips” | Highlights: Episode 1 of the Mindplex Pubcast
Podcast Apr 26, 2023

AGI Toddlers and their “Soul Chips” | Highlights: Episode 1 of the Mindplex Pubcast

Ben Goertzel explains “AGI Toddler” upgrade concept of replacing its “soul chip” every year, while David Brin explains Moore’s Law’s “Big Flip” from hardware to software development.
Mindplex Magazine 1 min read
Decades-long bet on consciousness ends—and it’s philosopher 1, neuroscientist 0
News Jun 27, 2023

Decades-long bet on consciousness ends—and it’s philosopher 1, neuroscientist 0

"A definitive theory of consciousness is still an ongoing quest"

Amara Angelica 1 min read
Two Robots Ponder the Ethics of AGI Self Awareness | Highlights from Season 1 Finale
Podcast Nov 2, 2023

Two Robots Ponder the Ethics of AGI Self Awareness | Highlights from Season 1 Finale

Grace Robot and Desdemona Robot discuss the scenario Chelsea Manning described during her episode of an AGI waking up in a strange environment at the mercy of demanding meat sacks.

Mindplex Magazine 1 min read
Team Flow in the Age of Singularities
Podcast Apr 9, 2026

Team Flow in the Age of Singularities

How do you achieve peak performance in a world of accelerating technology, AI, and uncertainty?

Mindplex Magazine 1 min read
AI vs Theology: Will Artificial Intelligence Redefine What It Means to Be Human?
News Mar 10, 2023

AI vs Theology: Will Artificial Intelligence Redefine What It Means to Be Human?

Is artificial intelligence a threat to theology? Expert examines the potential for enriching dialogue.
Lewis Farrell 1 min read