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AI, Consciousness, and Qualia Explored on "Amazing Academics" Podcast

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Chrisley discussed artificial intelligence, large language models, embodiment, and consciousness on the "Amazing Academics" podcast. The conversation explored whether machines can truly think or possess qualia, and questioned the dichotomy between dualism and physicalism. It also delved into the possibility of robots experiencing qualia, even if humans do not. AI

IMPACT Explores philosophical questions surrounding AI capabilities and consciousness, prompting further thought on machine sentience.

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AI, Consciousness, and Qualia Explored on "Amazing Academics" Podcast

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Can machines think—or have qualia? On the "Amazing Academics" podcast, I discuss AI, LLMs, embodiment and consciousness. From 27:30: why dualism and physicalist

    Can machines think—or have qualia? On the "Amazing Academics" podcast, I discuss AI, LLMs, embodiment and consciousness. From 27:30: why dualism and physicalist illusionism may be a false choice—and why robots might have qualia even if humans do not. youtu.be/yZNtazoQUQA # AI # c…

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