Agency and Invariance
Agency is explored as a virtual property, akin to money, which, despite being non-physical, exerts real causal power in the world. Joscha argues that both agency and mental states may function as invariances, shaping reality in ways that challenge our understanding of physical existence. The discussion raises intriguing questions about the nature of reality and the frameworks we use to model it.In this clip
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Joscha Bach - Why Your Thoughts Aren't Yours.
Related Questions
Can machines achieve consciousness as discussed in the episode Joscha Bach: Nature of Reality, Dreams, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #212 and the clip Consciousness and Simulation?
How does the brain shape our reality as discussed in the episode Joscha Bach: Artificial Consciousness and the Nature of Reality | Lex Fridman Podcast #101 and the clip The Nature of Reality?