The nature of consciousness, and how to enjoy it while you can

Image credit: Sean Gladwell. Article by Lindsey Laughlin. Ars Technica – May 18, 2024.

In his new book, Christof Koch views consciousness as a theorist and an aficionado

Unraveling how consciousness arises out of particular configurations of organic matter is a quest that has absorbed scientists and philosophers for ages. Now, with AI systems behaving in strikingly conscious-looking ways, it is more important than ever to get a handle on who and what is capable of experiencing life on a conscious level. […]

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