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The Ethics of Consciousness In Machines
22:07 - 30:25 (08:18)
The podcast explores the idea of whether or not machines can be considered 'conscious' and whether or not they should be granted greater moral concern. The speakers discuss the issue of anthropomorphisation of machines and whether it can be considered to be beneficial or harmful.
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Philosopher Peter Singer argues that if robots are ever developed with consciousness and the ability to experience pleasure and suffering, they should be granted rights.
22:07 - 24:31 (02:24)
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Philosopher Peter Singer argues that if robots are ever developed with consciousness and the ability to experience pleasure and suffering, they should be granted rights.
ChapterThe Ethics of Consciousness In Machines
Episode#107 – Peter Singer: Suffering in Humans, Animals, and AI
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The discussion around animal consciousness has evolved over the years, from questions about whether or not animals can experience pain to considerations of whether they can think and even plan.
24:31 - 30:25 (05:54)
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The discussion around animal consciousness has evolved over the years, from questions about whether or not animals can experience pain to considerations of whether they can think and even plan. Some philosophers argue that we cannot know for certain if animals are conscious, while others maintain that it is likely they are to some extent.