Chapter
The Illusion of Consciousness
1:47:37 - 1:59:46 (12:09)
The idea of consciousness may just be an illusion and can be engineered by faking it instead of it being at the core of everything.
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The idea that consciousness may be an illusion is explored with regards to engineering consciousness, language, and self-awareness.
1:47:37 - 1:49:43 (02:06)
Summary
The idea that consciousness may be an illusion is explored with regards to engineering consciousness, language, and self-awareness. The self-recursive aspect of self-awareness is discussed as it relates to the human condition.
ChapterThe Illusion of Consciousness
Episode#211 – Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The ancient rites of incubation practiced by Pythagoras, Parmenides, and Peddicles were a scientific attempt to discover a state of awareness beyond life and death, beyond waking and dreaming, where one can be aware of the senses and in touch with another reality at the same time.
1:49:43 - 1:51:20 (01:37)
Summary
The ancient rites of incubation practiced by Pythagoras, Parmenides, and Peddicles were a scientific attempt to discover a state of awareness beyond life and death, beyond waking and dreaming, where one can be aware of the senses and in touch with another reality at the same time.
ChapterThe Illusion of Consciousness
Episode#211 – Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The approach towards building consciousness can be similar to faking it until you make it as an engineering approach which is different from the philosophical effort currently pursued by philosophers.
1:51:20 - 1:52:54 (01:33)
Summary
The approach towards building consciousness can be similar to faking it until you make it as an engineering approach which is different from the philosophical effort currently pursued by philosophers.
ChapterThe Illusion of Consciousness
Episode#211 – Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The human mind may be more complex than our ability to understand, while the potential for engineering super intelligent beings is possible sooner.
1:52:53 - 1:55:33 (02:39)
Summary
The human mind may be more complex than our ability to understand, while the potential for engineering super intelligent beings is possible sooner. The influence of psychedelics and other books or movies on the speaker's life are discussed.
ChapterThe Illusion of Consciousness
Episode#211 – Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The process of meaning making is subjective and cannot be quantified or analyzed by an algorithm.
1:55:33 - 1:59:46 (04:13)
Summary
The process of meaning making is subjective and cannot be quantified or analyzed by an algorithm. Rather, it is an experience of being alive and connecting with our innermost being and reality.