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Understanding Consciousness Through Computation and Neuroscience
28:29 - 35:20 (06:50)
The quest for understanding consciousness has made progress in unraveling the physical world, however, it remains uncertain in identifying what counts as progress, and a solution to its cognitive and emergent nature seem unclear.
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The debate regarding consciousness and computation is ongoing; while some believe that consciousness can be fully understood through computation, others argue that there is something about consciousness that cannot be reduced to mere calculations.
28:29 - 30:01 (01:31)
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The debate regarding consciousness and computation is ongoing; while some believe that consciousness can be fully understood through computation, others argue that there is something about consciousness that cannot be reduced to mere calculations.
ChapterUnderstanding Consciousness Through Computation and Neuroscience
Episode#130 – Scott Aaronson: Computational Complexity and Consciousness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Despite significant advancements in neuroscience, computation, and AI, the understanding of consciousness and cognition still eludes us, leaving it uncertain if we will ever fully comprehend the mysteries of the mind.
30:01 - 31:13 (01:11)
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Despite significant advancements in neuroscience, computation, and AI, the understanding of consciousness and cognition still eludes us, leaving it uncertain if we will ever fully comprehend the mysteries of the mind.
ChapterUnderstanding Consciousness Through Computation and Neuroscience
Episode#130 – Scott Aaronson: Computational Complexity and Consciousness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The questions surrounding defining consciousness are more difficult than simply figuring out how to make progress in the field.
31:13 - 35:20 (04:07)
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The questions surrounding defining consciousness are more difficult than simply figuring out how to make progress in the field. Some believe that a machine passing the Turing test would be classified as conscious.