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Exploring the Hard Problem of Consciousness with Christof Koch
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3:08:32 - 3:16:38 (08:06)

Christof Koch discusses the hard problem of consciousness and explores the nature of inner subjective senses. He also explains a thought experiment that demonstrates consciousness is not linked to physical matter.

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The Hard Problem of Consciousness is a fundamental question in the study of the brain, which seeks to understand the nature of our inner subjective sense and the physical manifestation of our inner state of subjectivity.
3:08:32 - 3:11:40 (03:08)
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Hard Problem of Consciousness
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The Hard Problem of Consciousness is a fundamental question in the study of the brain, which seeks to understand the nature of our inner subjective sense and the physical manifestation of our inner state of subjectivity. Solving this question will help solve the bigger question about the human mind.

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Exploring the Hard Problem of Consciousness with Christof Koch
Episode
#274 – Karl Deisseroth: Depression, Schizophrenia, and Psychiatry
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the concept of consciousness is explored through a thought experiment involving optogenetics and parallel robots.
3:11:40 - 3:13:33 (01:53)
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Consciousness
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In this episode, the concept of consciousness is explored through a thought experiment involving optogenetics and parallel robots. The question is raised whether a robot that appears conscious is actually conscious, and if replicating the pattern of brain activity can elicit the same subjective experience.

Chapter
Exploring the Hard Problem of Consciousness with Christof Koch
Episode
#274 – Karl Deisseroth: Depression, Schizophrenia, and Psychiatry
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Dr. Christof Koch highlights the persistence of consciousness beyond individuality and suggests that the human brain cells do not need to be physically present in one's head for consciousness to exist.
3:13:33 - 3:16:38 (03:05)
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Consciousness
Summary

Dr. Christof Koch highlights the persistence of consciousness beyond individuality and suggests that the human brain cells do not need to be physically present in one's head for consciousness to exist.

Chapter
Exploring the Hard Problem of Consciousness with Christof Koch
Episode
#274 – Karl Deisseroth: Depression, Schizophrenia, and Psychiatry
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast