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David Chalmers: Are Large Language Models Conscious?
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David Chalmers: Are Large Language Models Conscious?

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWxxPhZEGY David Chalmers analyzes consciousness in AI, probing cognitive science and philosophical ramifications of sentient machines. TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00:00 Introduction - 00:02:10 Talk by David Chalmers on LLMs - 00:26:00 Panel with Ben Goertzel, Susan Schneider, and Curt Jaimungal NOTE: The perspectives expressed by guests don't necessarily mirror my own. There's a versicolored arrangement of people on TOE, each harboring distinct viewpoints, as part of my endeavor to understand the perspectives that exist. THANK YOU: To Mike Duffy, of https://expandingideas.org and https://dailymystic.org for your insight, help, and recommendations on this channel. - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b9... - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeveryt... - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch LINKS MENTIONED: - Podcast w/ Susan Schneider on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQXp... - Reality Plus (David Chalmers): https://amzn.to/473AKPw - Mindfest Playlist on TOE (Ai and Consciousness): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... - Mindfest (official website): https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/ne... - Talk by Ben Goertzel on AGI timelines: https://youtu.be/27zHyw_oHSI - Podcast with Ben Goertzel and Joscha Bach on Theolocution: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA - Talk by Claudia Passos, Garrett Mindt, and Carlos Montemayor on Petri Minds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_YMc... - Stephen Wolfram talk on AI, ChatGPT: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal · Theories of Everything

November 9, 20231h 1m

Show Notes

David Chalmers explores whether large language models could be conscious, examining cognitive science and philosophical implications. The conversation expands with a panel featuring Ben Goertzel, Susan Schneider, and Curt Jaimungal.

- 00:00:00 - Introduction
- 00:02:10 - Talk by David Chalmers on LLMs
- 00:26:00 - Panel with Ben Goertzel, Susan Schneider, and Curt Jaimungal

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RESOURCES:

- YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWxxPhZEGY
- Podcast w/ Susan Schneider on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQXpKyUh4g&t=0s
- Reality Plus (David Chalmers): https://amzn.to/473AKPw
- Mindfest Playlist on TOE (Ai and Consciousness): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ7ikzmc6zlOPw7Hqkc6-MXEMBy0fnZcb
- Mindfest (official website): https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/news/mindfest-2023
- Talk by Ben Goertzel on AGI timelines: https://youtu.be/27zHyw_oHSI
- Podcast with Ben Goertzel and Joscha Bach on Theolocution: https://youtu.be/xw7omaQ8SgA
- Talk by Claudia Passos, Garrett Mindt, and Carlos Montemayor on Petri Minds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_YMcEPfqCM&t=0s
- Stephen Wolfram talk on AI, ChatGPT: https://youtu.be/xHPQ_oSsJgg

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal features long-form, technically detailed interviews with leading researchers in physics, mathematics, consciousness, and philosophy, exploring topics at the level of active research. For academics, graduate students, and anyone seeking depth beyond popular science.

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