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Rationally Speaking #95 - Gerard O'Brien On the Computational Theory of Mind

Rationally Speaking #95 - Gerard O'Brien On the Computational Theory of Mind

Rationally Speaking Podcast · NYC Skeptics

October 27, 201356m 5s

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Is the mind a kind of computer? This episode of Rationally Speaking features philosopher Gerard O'Brien from the University of Adelaide, who specializes in the philosophy of mind. Gerard, Julia, and Massimo discuss the computational theory of mind and what it implies about consciousness, intelligence, and the possibility of uploading people onto computers.