320 Machines, Consciousness and Psychedelics

Published: Dec. 6, 2019, 2:42 a.m.

b'EPISODE #320 Machines, Consciousness and Psychedelics\\nRichard speaks with a neuroscientist to discuss some of the fundamental assumptions underlying artificial intelligence. Is the human brain based on computation? Can information alone explain human consciousness and intelligence?\\nGUEST: Andrew Smart\\xa0is a scientist\\xa0and engineer interested in consciousness, brains and technology, his work traverses the boundaries of\\xa0neuroscience, philosophy, culture, radical politics and metaphysics. He is the author of Beyond One and Zero.\\n\\n\\ufeff\\ufeff\\ufeffUnlock Strange Planet Premium at https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/\\n\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/'