Robot Agency Explained

Joscha explores the concept of agency in robots, emphasizing the need for a unified model of the universe for them to genuinely understand their actions. He discusses the challenges of consciousness and free will in artificial intelligence, suggesting that current robots still rely heavily on human programming. The conversation delves into the potential for robots to evolve their own understanding through end-to-end learning systems, raising questions about the role of human influence in the development of true autonomy.