Metaphysics and modern AI: What is Reasoning and Thinking?

About this episode

The episode explores the definitions of consciousness, reasoning, and thinking to determine if AI possesses these traits.

In this episode we conclude our series about Metaphysics and modern AI, we explore the definitions of consciousness, reasoning, and thinking to understand if AI possesses these traits. From examining legal accountability and the concept of personhood to analyzing human cognitive frameworks, we map out the differences between actual contemplative problem-solving and probabilistic pattern recognition. The episode covers: Defining consciousness, reasoning, and what it means to be a "...

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Andrew Clark, Dr. Sid Mangalik

Topics covered

• Metaphysics
• AI
• Consciousness
• Reasoning
• Thinking
• Legal Accountability
• Cognitive Frameworks

Keywords

• AI
• consciousness
• reasoning
• thinking
• personhood
• legal accountability
• cognitive frameworks

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