David Chalmers: Are Large Language Models Conscious?

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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- 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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