Kastrup, Hoffman, and Schneider: Can AI Be Conscious?

Bernardo Kastrup, Donald Hoffman, and Susan Schneider debate whether computers can be conscious, examining the philosophical and scientific arguments behind machine consciousness. The conversation explores the limits of artificial intelligence, the nature of subjective experience, and the implications for future technology.SPONSORS:- New TOE Website (early access to episodes): https://theoriesofeverything.org/- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- 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...RESOURCES:- YouTube link: https://youtu.be/VmQXpKyUh4g- Institute for Arts and Ideas: https://iai.tv- Part 2 of this panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkKxpZryEHk&t=0s 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. SPONSOR: I subscribe to The Economist for their science and tech coverage. As a TOE listener, get 35% off! No other podcast has this: https://economist.com/TOE FOLLOW: Substack | Spotify | YouTube | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices