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The Agency of a Virus and the Nature of Consciousness with David Krakauer
1:04:43 - 1:16:14 (11:30)
David Krakauer discusses how viruses maintain their agency through selective host and cell targeting and autonomous behavior, while also exploring the idea of consciousness in relation to the act of decision-making.
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The recurrent dynamic of the action-perception cycle in autonomous behavior relies on internal dynamics that model and resample data by moving, which is crucial for robotics and AI.
1:04:43 - 1:08:34 (03:50)
Summary
The recurrent dynamic of the action-perception cycle in autonomous behavior relies on internal dynamics that model and resample data by moving, which is crucial for robotics and AI. However, relying only on big data has limited their ability to actively sample data through movement and test hypotheses, hindering their development towards more lifelike forms.
ChapterThe Agency of a Virus and the Nature of Consciousness with David Krakauer
Episode#99 – Karl Friston: Neuroscience and the Free Energy Principle
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The ideas from information theory are being used to tie down the math and geometry of consciousness, leading to possibly defining consciousness beyond its minimal aspects.
1:08:34 - 1:13:58 (05:24)
Summary
The ideas from information theory are being used to tie down the math and geometry of consciousness, leading to possibly defining consciousness beyond its minimal aspects. Artificial intelligence systems are being worked upon to inferential self-evidence and identify purposeful thoughts.
ChapterThe Agency of a Virus and the Nature of Consciousness with David Krakauer
Episode#99 – Karl Friston: Neuroscience and the Free Energy Principle
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The concept of self-awareness raises questions about decision making and the ability to select between different alternatives, while also bringing up the issue of what exactly is defined as self-awareness.
1:13:58 - 1:16:14 (02:15)
Summary
The concept of self-awareness raises questions about decision making and the ability to select between different alternatives, while also bringing up the issue of what exactly is defined as self-awareness.