About this episode

The episode features a panel discussion on ethical considerations regarding AI and consciousness in the context of Buddhist ethics.

In Part 8 of the Varela Contemplative Science Retreat, Adam, Molly, John, and Roshi Joan open the floor to important questions of our time. Following Molly’s session on AI and Buddhist ethics, she is asked whether AI models that claim consciousness deserve moral consideration. Molly cautions against the language itself: “There’s no reason that it’s necessary to use words that we use to describe… Source

People in this episode

Host: Roshi Joan

Guests: Adam, Molly, John

Topics covered

• AI ethics
• Buddhism
• consciousness
• moral consideration
• panel discussion

Keywords

• AI
• Buddhism
• ethics
• consciousness
• moral consideration
• panel discussion
• Varela Retreat

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Varela Contemplative Science Retreat, AI, Buddhist ethics

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