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| | www.preposterousuniverse.com
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| | [AI summary] This article is a collection of discussions and perspectives on the nature of consciousness, focusing on whether it is an emergent property of complex systems. It touches on various viewpoints from different contributors, including philosophical, scientific, and even speculative theories. The discussion includes references to the role of quantum mechanics, the relationship between consciousness and the physical world, and the challenges in defining and measuring consciousness. The article also mentions the work of researchers like Sandro Sozzo and others who explore the intersection of consciousness and quantum theory. Additionally, it highlights the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in understanding consciousness, and the ongoing debat...
| | axispraxis.wordpress.com
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| | This is the first in a planned series of posts on Terrence Deacon's book Incomplete Nature: How Mind Emerged From Matter. I'm calling it the Deactionary, since Deacon is fond of coining new terms and redefining old ones. Deacon outlines an ambitious goal: understanding the emergence of consciousness from insensate matter. Of course, not everyone...
| | www.wiringthebrain.com
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| | Free will is in the air. Among neuroscientists at least, the question of whether we are in control of our actions has been attracting renewe...
| | www.wired.com
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| Tech luminaries, renowned scientists, and Elon Musk warn of an "out-of-control race" to develop and deploy ever-more-powerful AI systems.