8 . You Are Not An Algorithm
Description
Talking about consciousness baby! In this one I cover some stuff:
* What is the hard problem?
* What are some weak ass common responses to the hard problem, focussing specifically on the computational theory of mind (CTM).
* Implications of CTM.
* Criticisms of CTM
* What else might be going on?
* And why the real winning move is not to play.
ENJOYEEEEEE
Links to save you the trouble of googling
* Computational Theory of Mind
* Nick Bostrom: Simulation hypothesis
* How to be an ok Person "The Simulations" (contains some duplication with this ep)
* Black Mirror Christmas Special
* Greg Egan (sci fi novels exploring implications of CTM): Diaspora, and Permutation City (there are more, but these ones stood out)
* Musks (inane) video game argument
* Movies: The Matrix, Tron, Her
* CGP grey on the Transporter problem
* John Searle: Chinese Room Argument (note, this is slightly different from the argument I describe in the episode, here for historical reference)
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