Chapter
Exploring the Observable Difference of Intrinsic Experiences
2:17:49 - 2:21:27 (03:38)
The question of consciousness should not focus on the intrinsic experience but rather on the observable difference from the outside in terms of the kind of causation the physical system would enact in. Two researchers attempted to implement this concept in an experiment involving a skier and a rock.
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The hosts discuss a touring test for goal-directed behavior and explore Dan Dennett's essay on "herding cats and free will inflation."
2:17:49 - 2:18:46 (00:57)
Summary
The hosts discuss a touring test for goal-directed behavior and explore Dan Dennett's essay on "herding cats and free will inflation."
ChapterExploring the Observable Difference of Intrinsic Experiences
Episode#279 – Alien Debate: Sara Walker and Lee Cronin
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Understanding the physics of skiing involves studying the trajectories of skiers and objects (such as rocks) rolling down hills, and observing how they interact with their surroundings.
2:18:46 - 2:20:00 (01:13)
Summary
Understanding the physics of skiing involves studying the trajectories of skiers and objects (such as rocks) rolling down hills, and observing how they interact with their surroundings.
ChapterExploring the Observable Difference of Intrinsic Experiences
Episode#279 – Alien Debate: Sara Walker and Lee Cronin
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker believes that while explaining intrinsic experience is difficult, there must be an observable difference in the physical causation enacted by a conscious entity.
2:20:00 - 2:21:27 (01:27)
Summary
The speaker believes that while explaining intrinsic experience is difficult, there must be an observable difference in the physical causation enacted by a conscious entity. This is independent of free will and goal-directed behavior.