Dexa/Mindscape Podcast

Published Oct 14, 2024

Mindscape 292 | Jonathan Birch on Animal Sentience

Philosopher Jonathan Birch delves into the intricate realms of animal and AI sentience, exploring the profound ethical implications and philosophical challenges that these concepts pose in both understanding animal welfare and the potential future of AI consciousness.

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- Will large language models scale all the way to artificial general intelligence (AGI)?
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- Tell me something about artificial intelligence
  Asked by 21 people
- What advancements can we expect in AI in the future?
  Asked by 14 people
- Is artificial intelligence really intelligent?
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- What is the current sentiment around the maturation of AI technology?
  Asked by 13 people
- What is the latest news in artificial intelligence?
  Asked by 12 people
- Can neuroscience explain consciousness?
  Asked by 10 people
- What is consciousness?
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- What is the field of consciousness?
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- What episodes of \[specific podcast] discuss AI?
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- Is consciousness a philosophical puzzle?
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- How do neurons work?
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- What is the definition of consciousness?
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- Are concerns about artificial intelligence valid?
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- Can philosophy be more practical?
  Asked by 4 people

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