0:00 Intro 1:30 How does your work relate to other prominent theories of consciousness, such as Integrated Information Theory (IIT), Global Workspace Theory (GWT), Quantum Consciousness Theory (Orch-OR), and Higher-Order Thought Theory (HOTT)? 19:55 Can you discuss the potential limitations or challenges of your theory and areas where further research is needed? Can you criticize your own theory? 27:33 Given the complexity of the brain and the Free Energy Principle, do you believe it's feasible to create a truly 'conscious' machine intelligence, or are there unique aspects of biological systems that can't be replicated in artificial constructs? 35:37 Could the responses we get from generative AI be considered a query to us? Could it be seen as a dialogue? 41:05 How much do you keep up with the current developments in generative AI? 43:29 What do you consider true general AI intelligence? 47:28 What are your thoughts on the agency of AI and the possible danger therein? 58:42 If you could ask a fully conscious (super) AI a question, what would it be and why? 1:04:32 What are your thoughts on Donald Hoffman's theory of consciousness? 1:10:57 Understanding information as the fundamental nature of reality, and why that is inherently metaphorical. 1:15:17 What do you think of UFOs or UAPs? 1:17:53 What happens to the energy within us after death, to where does it dissipate (where does consciousness go)? 1:23:26 You talk about using free energy to explore future consequences, but what about reflecting on past actions? 1:27:15 What are your thoughts on near death experiences (NDEs)? 1:34:30 Some thoughts on out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and the fragility of experiential concepts. 1:40:37 Were there any moments or experiences in your personal life that you'd say have significantly shaped or redirected your research in theoretical neuroscience and computational modeling? 1:42:17 And has your work influenced your daily decisions and how you think about the world? 1:46:15 If you could have a conversation with any historical figure (scientist, philosopher, or religious leader) about their views, who would it be and what would it be about? If you want to support this podcast, please visit Jack’s Patreon @ patreon.com/AskingAnything
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0:00 Intro
1:30 How does your work relate to other prominent theories of consciousness, such as Integrated Information Theory (IIT), Global Workspace Theory (GWT), Quantum Consciousness Theory (Orch-OR), and Higher-Order Thought Theory (HOTT)?
19:55 Can you discuss the potential limitations or challenges of your theory and areas where further research is needed? Can you criticize your own theory?
27:33 Given the complexity of the brain and the Free Energy Principle, do you believe it's feasible to create a truly 'conscious' machine intelligence, or are there unique aspects of biological systems that can't be replicated in artificial constructs?
35:37 Could the responses we get from generative AI be considered a query to us? Could it be seen as a dialogue?
41:05 How much do you keep up with the current developments in generative AI?
43:29 What do you consider true general AI intelligence?
47:28 What are your thoughts on the agency of AI and the possible danger therein?
58:42 If you could ask a fully conscious (super) AI a question, what would it be and why?
1:04:32 What are your thoughts on Donald Hoffman's theory of consciousness?
1:10:57 Understanding information as the fundamental nature of reality, and why that is inherently metaphorical.
1:15:17 What do you think of UFOs or UAPs?
1:17:53 What happens to the energy within us after death, to where does it dissipate (where does consciousness go)?
1:23:26 You talk about using free energy to explore future consequences, but what about reflecting on past actions?
1:27:15 What are your thoughts on near death experiences (NDEs)?
1:34:30 Some thoughts on out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and the fragility of experiential concepts.
1:40:37 Were there any moments or experiences in your personal life that you'd say have significantly shaped or redirected your research in theoretical neuroscience and computational modeling?
1:42:17 And has your work influenced your daily decisions and how you think about the world?
1:46:15 If you could have a conversation with any historical figure (scientist, philosopher, or religious leader) about their views, who would it be and what would it be about?
If you want to support this podcast, please visit Jack’s Patreon @ patreon.com/AskingAnything
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