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Why Computers Can't Be Conscious

True consciousness in humans involves complexities beyond computational processes, emphasizing philosophical and scientific nuances.

The mystery at the heart of consciousness

Consciousness may not emerge solely from complex brain processes but could be a fundamental characteristic of the universe.

"Freedom Regained: Henri Bergson at the College de France": A conversation with Alexandre Lefebvre and Nils F. Schott (Keywords: Freedom; Determinism; Time; Memory; History of Philosophy)

Bergson's philosophies on time, consciousness, and ethics are experiencing a renaissance, impacting contemporary philosophical discussions.

Would our lives be more meaningful if the universe had a purpose

The resurgence of Hegelian philosophy challenges the Darwinian view by suggesting a purposeful unfolding of the universe towards consciousness.

Is Being Conscious Like "Having The Lights Turned On"?

Consciousness may be mistakenly viewed as binary (on/off) due to metaphors, ignoring intermediate states.

Philosophy class: The week that artificial intelligence swept the Nobel Prizes

AI currently lacks the ability to ask questions and propose hypotheses, distinguishing it from human scientists.

Why Computers Can't Be Conscious

True consciousness in humans involves complexities beyond computational processes, emphasizing philosophical and scientific nuances.

The mystery at the heart of consciousness

Consciousness may not emerge solely from complex brain processes but could be a fundamental characteristic of the universe.

"Freedom Regained: Henri Bergson at the College de France": A conversation with Alexandre Lefebvre and Nils F. Schott (Keywords: Freedom; Determinism; Time; Memory; History of Philosophy)

Bergson's philosophies on time, consciousness, and ethics are experiencing a renaissance, impacting contemporary philosophical discussions.

Would our lives be more meaningful if the universe had a purpose

The resurgence of Hegelian philosophy challenges the Darwinian view by suggesting a purposeful unfolding of the universe towards consciousness.

Is Being Conscious Like "Having The Lights Turned On"?

Consciousness may be mistakenly viewed as binary (on/off) due to metaphors, ignoring intermediate states.

Philosophy class: The week that artificial intelligence swept the Nobel Prizes

AI currently lacks the ability to ask questions and propose hypotheses, distinguishing it from human scientists.
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#spirituality

Carl Jung Offers an Introduction to His Psychological Thought in a 3Hour Interview (1957)

Jung's insights are now prevalent in various fields, emphasizing interconnectedness over individualism.

What heaven's really like - by brain surgeon who went there

My near-death experience transformed my understanding of consciousness and spirituality.

I am not the body. I have no birth and death. ~ Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

Understanding that our true essence is formless and eternal can lead to spiritual enlightenment.

Carl Jung Offers an Introduction to His Psychological Thought in a 3Hour Interview (1957)

Jung's insights are now prevalent in various fields, emphasizing interconnectedness over individualism.

What heaven's really like - by brain surgeon who went there

My near-death experience transformed my understanding of consciousness and spirituality.

I am not the body. I have no birth and death. ~ Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

Understanding that our true essence is formless and eternal can lead to spiritual enlightenment.
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#neuroscience

A quarter of coma patients still have some form of consciousness

One in four vegetative patients may retain some degree of consciousness, challenging previous assumptions about unresponsive individuals.

Consciousness Might Hide in Our Brain's Electric Fields

Neuroscientists are still trying to fully understand the neural code that connects neuron spikes to consciousness and cognition.

Managing the Mind

The conscious mind is heavily influenced by unconscious processes, complicating the idea of free will.

Psychedelic Drugs May Give a Glimpse Into Near-Death Experiences

Psychedelic experiences share significant overlap with near-death experiences, suggesting psychedelics might mimic aspects of such profound states.

AI Sentience: How Neural Correlates Setback Consciousness Research | HackerNoon

The pursuit of neural correlates of consciousness may hinder progress in consciousness science because such correlates likely do not exist.

A quarter of coma patients still have some form of consciousness

One in four vegetative patients may retain some degree of consciousness, challenging previous assumptions about unresponsive individuals.

Consciousness Might Hide in Our Brain's Electric Fields

Neuroscientists are still trying to fully understand the neural code that connects neuron spikes to consciousness and cognition.

Managing the Mind

The conscious mind is heavily influenced by unconscious processes, complicating the idea of free will.

Psychedelic Drugs May Give a Glimpse Into Near-Death Experiences

Psychedelic experiences share significant overlap with near-death experiences, suggesting psychedelics might mimic aspects of such profound states.

AI Sentience: How Neural Correlates Setback Consciousness Research | HackerNoon

The pursuit of neural correlates of consciousness may hinder progress in consciousness science because such correlates likely do not exist.
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#memory

I'm a scientist - and I believed plants are CONSCIOUS

Plants exhibit learning, communication, problem-solving, and memory, suggesting consciousness according to Paco Calvo's research.

Four-Hundred-Plus Pages and a Day

The graphic novel "Sunday" intricately explores themes of time, memory, and consciousness through the lens of a single, uneventful Sunday.

I'm a scientist - and I believed plants are CONSCIOUS

Plants exhibit learning, communication, problem-solving, and memory, suggesting consciousness according to Paco Calvo's research.

Four-Hundred-Plus Pages and a Day

The graphic novel "Sunday" intricately explores themes of time, memory, and consciousness through the lens of a single, uneventful Sunday.
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Sabine Hossenfelder, physicist: If you trust the mathematics, we are immortal'

Sabine Hossenfelder believes physics can address humanity's biggest existential questions, linking consciousness to the universe and proposing a unique view of existence after death.

From Birds To Brains

Emergentism explains complex behaviors and phenomena that arise from simple interactions, illustrating how consciousness and other attributes emerge from collective systems.
#creativity

Linking two realms: efforts to tap real-life potential of lucid dreams advance

Lucid dreaming research may soon enable people to solve problems or create art while they sleep.

Scientist says human consciousness comes from another dimension

Consciousness may operate in hidden dimensions beyond brain activity, according to physicist Michael Pravica.

Linking two realms: efforts to tap real-life potential of lucid dreams advance

Lucid dreaming research may soon enable people to solve problems or create art while they sleep.

Scientist says human consciousness comes from another dimension

Consciousness may operate in hidden dimensions beyond brain activity, according to physicist Michael Pravica.
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Hypnotist Keith Barry: 'I woke at 4.47am to find my deceased grandma, Lizzie, sat at the end of my bed'

Keith Barry's near-death experience inspired a new method for achieving deep sleep, intertwining ancient beliefs with modern science.

Transcending the Matrix

Conscious perceptions are shaped by evolution to enhance survival; quantum mechanics challenges our understanding of reality.
The N-Frame theory may offer insights into our perceived reality.

The Psychology Behind Sigmund Freud's House

Freud's house-museum highlights the connection between consciousness and the significance of material objects in shaping personal identity.
#cognition

When dogs recall toys and horses plan ahead, are animals so different from us? | Martha Gill

Animals have cognitive abilities similar to humans, challenging our understanding of consciousness.

Should plants be given rights? What new botanical breakthroughs could mean

Insects, crustaceans, fish, and even plants may have the capacity for consciousness, expanding the definition beyond just mammals and birds.

When dogs recall toys and horses plan ahead, are animals so different from us? | Martha Gill

Animals have cognitive abilities similar to humans, challenging our understanding of consciousness.

Should plants be given rights? What new botanical breakthroughs could mean

Insects, crustaceans, fish, and even plants may have the capacity for consciousness, expanding the definition beyond just mammals and birds.
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#artificial-intelligence

Why AI Consciousness is Totally Gonna Happen (And What That Means for Us) | HackerNoon

AI consciousness is debated, with public opinion suggesting a belief in either current or imminent self-aware AI systems.
Ethical implications of AI consciousness need to be critically examined as technology progresses.

Jared Moore | The Realities and Illusions of AI

The clash of artificial intelligence with human stupidity is explored in The Strength of the Illusion, questioning AI's values.

Conscious AI Is the Second-Scariest Kind

AI may have the potential for consciousness, as suggested by experts like Lemoine and Sutskever.
The emergence of conscious AI could have significant implications for society and ethics.

A Brief History of the Theoretical Computer Science Approach to Computation | HackerNoon

The theoretical foundations of computation reveal critical boundaries between what can be computed and what is fundamentally undecidable.

The Probabilistic Competition for Conscious Attention and the Influence of Disposition on It | HackerNoon

CtmR employs a probabilistic model to enhance conscious awareness in robots, advancing the field of artificial intelligence.

Why AI Consciousness is Totally Gonna Happen (And What That Means for Us) | HackerNoon

AI consciousness is debated, with public opinion suggesting a belief in either current or imminent self-aware AI systems.
Ethical implications of AI consciousness need to be critically examined as technology progresses.

Jared Moore | The Realities and Illusions of AI

The clash of artificial intelligence with human stupidity is explored in The Strength of the Illusion, questioning AI's values.

Conscious AI Is the Second-Scariest Kind

AI may have the potential for consciousness, as suggested by experts like Lemoine and Sutskever.
The emergence of conscious AI could have significant implications for society and ethics.

A Brief History of the Theoretical Computer Science Approach to Computation | HackerNoon

The theoretical foundations of computation reveal critical boundaries between what can be computed and what is fundamentally undecidable.

The Probabilistic Competition for Conscious Attention and the Influence of Disposition on It | HackerNoon

CtmR employs a probabilistic model to enhance conscious awareness in robots, advancing the field of artificial intelligence.
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Babies and animals can't tell us if they have consciousness - but philosophers and scientists are starting to find answers

The study of consciousness, even in infants, faces challenges due to the subjective nature of experience and the lack of verbal communication.
Researchers advocate for multiple markers of consciousness, particularly in infants, to improve our understanding and confidence in their conscious experiences.

AI Consciousness is Inevitable: A Theoretical Computer Science Perspective: References | HackerNoon

CtmR combines theoretical computer science and consciousness research, offering insights for developing artificial general intelligence.
#brain-injury

International study detects consciousness in unresponsive patients - Harvard Gazette

A significant portion of patients with severe brain injuries may possess hidden cognitive abilities despite appearing unresponsive.

1 in 4 Unresponsive People with Brain Injuries May Be Conscious

A significant portion of patients with severe brain injuries may be conscious despite a lack of physical responsiveness.

Unresponsive Brain-Damaged Patients May Have Some Awareness

A quarter of patients in unresponsive states may have some level of consciousness, indicating a need for advanced diagnostic procedures.

One-quarter of unresponsive people with brain injuries are conscious

Many patients in coma-like states may actually be conscious and aware of their environment.

International study detects consciousness in unresponsive patients - Harvard Gazette

A significant portion of patients with severe brain injuries may possess hidden cognitive abilities despite appearing unresponsive.

1 in 4 Unresponsive People with Brain Injuries May Be Conscious

A significant portion of patients with severe brain injuries may be conscious despite a lack of physical responsiveness.

Unresponsive Brain-Damaged Patients May Have Some Awareness

A quarter of patients in unresponsive states may have some level of consciousness, indicating a need for advanced diagnostic procedures.

One-quarter of unresponsive people with brain injuries are conscious

Many patients in coma-like states may actually be conscious and aware of their environment.
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Enlightenment Descriptions from Nisargadatta Maharaj

Nisargadatta Maharaj's descriptions of enlightenment emphasize the infinite consciousness, pure awareness, vastness, and the destruction of the ego.

The Danger Of Superhuman AI Is Not What You Think | NOEMA

The notion of 'superhuman' AI in current AI systems leads to the devaluation of human agency and autonomy.

Two quotes from Anandamayi Ma (via Ram Dass)

Anandamayi Ma shared wisdom on existing in form and beyond form, illustrating different levels of consciousness through her teachings.
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The Surprising Science of Plant Behavior

Plants might exhibit signs of intelligence and consciousness, challenging conventional beliefs.

Plants can communicate and respond to touch. Does that mean they're intelligent?

Plants communicate through chemical gasses and exhibit complex behaviors that challenge traditional views of intelligence.

The Surprising Science of Plant Behavior

Plants might exhibit signs of intelligence and consciousness, challenging conventional beliefs.

Plants can communicate and respond to touch. Does that mean they're intelligent?

Plants communicate through chemical gasses and exhibit complex behaviors that challenge traditional views of intelligence.
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A New Declaration of Animal Consciousness

Animals like fruit flies, fish, and mollusks might experience pain and pleasure, extending the idea of consciousness beyond vertebrates to invertebrates.

ROUTED - KALTBLUT Magazine

Consciousness and nature intertwine in the essence of life.
The wild essence is captured in a hair editorial.

How the Struggle for Liberation Made aja monet Into a Poet | KQED

Poetry can communicate messages more effectively and emotively than extensive research.
Poetry has the power to elevate consciousness and inspire action in long-lasting social movements.

Consciousness Is a Continuum, and Scientists Are Starting to Measure It

Measuring and assessing consciousness is still a mystery, and it is challenging to study transitions in conscious states without interrupting them.
Anesthesiologists are using a simple approach called the breathe-squeeze method to study changes in consciousness without interrupting the shifts.

A 12-Minute Meditation To Act On What's Important

We feel most energized when we find purpose and meaning in what we're doing
Connecting with our capacity to take meaningful action requires conscious effort

Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj best books (for beginners)

The choice of the best book among Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj's works can vary based on personal preference and the level of repetition in the content.

Why Do We "Om" in Yoga Class?

Om symbolizes ultimate reality across cultures and states of consciousness.
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