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The Machine Consciousness Hypothesis — Joscha Bach, Hikari Sorensen and Lou de K
This private salon centers on The Machine Consciousness Hypothesis, CIMC’s recently published essay proposing that consciousness may be formally defined in functional terms, computationally realized in artificial systems, and empirically tested.
Speakers.
Joscha Bach – Executive Director \& Board Director, CIMC
Hikari Sorensen – Researcher, CIMC
Hosted by Lou de K. – VP of Programs \& Board Director, CIMC
Event Details.
Recorded on Thursday, March 12
Location: Hillsborough, United States.
Timestamps.
0:00 — Introduction.
10:26 — What is consciousness and how does it relate to reality? Hikari Sorensen.
32:48 — What is it like to be AI?
1:08:34 — Q\&A
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