8 . You Are Not An Algorithm
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
How to be an ok Person "The Simulations" (contains some duplication with this ep)
Greg Egan (sci fi novels exploring implications of CTM): Diaspora, and Permutation City (there are more, but these ones stood out)
Movies: The Matrix, Tron, Her
John Searle: Chinese Room Argument (note, this is slightly different from the argument I describe in the episode, here for historical reference)
Cover art includes photography by Matt_Moloney from Freerange Stock
