Consciousness as Simulation
The conversation delves into the nature of consciousness, likening it to a narrative crafted by our brains. Joscha argues that both individuals are like puppets in a shared simulation, each with limited access to the other's internal states. The discussion also touches on the stability of complex systems in the universe, suggesting that enduring phenomena arise from controlled dynamics, which ultimately shape our perception of reality.In this clip
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Joscha Bach: Artificial Consciousness and the Nature of Reality | Lex Fridman Podcast #101
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Can consciousness be simulated as discussed in the episode Joscha Bach: Artificial Consciousness and the Nature of Reality | Lex Fridman Podcast #101 and the clip Consciousness and Simulation?
How does the brain shape our reality as discussed in the episode Joscha Bach: Artificial Consciousness and the Nature of Reality | Lex Fridman Podcast #101 and the clip The Nature of Reality?
Is the world a simulation according to the episode Joscha Bach: Artificial Consciousness and the Nature of Reality | Lex Fridman Podcast #101 and the clip Consciousness as Simulation, as well as the episode Joscha Bach: Nature of Reality, Dreams, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #212 and the clip Reality as a Game?