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Ghosts in the Machine

Yash Mishra
Artificial Intelligence
Philosophy Of Mind
Consciousness
Schopenhauer
Free Will
Deepfakes
Existentialism
Psychology
Compassion
Suffering
Art
Conspiracy Theories
Neuroscience
Public Philosophy
Humanities Washington
Technology and Society
Cognitive Biases
Cognitive Science
Cognitive Psychology
Philosophy

René Descartes split mind from body—the “ghost in the machine”—and we’re here to pick up the pieces. Ghosts in the Machine dives into consciousness, existentialism, technology, art, music, and more with the world’s most fascinating philosophers and scientists. Hosted by Yash Mishra, Mark Pock, and Alex Young. Edited by Aanya Mishra. This is an independent podcast. The views and opinions expressed ... more

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Christof Koch is one of the world’s leading experts in the study of consciousness. He was the Chief Scientist at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, now Meritorious Investigator. He is also the Chief Scientist of the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation in Sa... more

Philosopher Colin Marshall joins Alex and Mark to discuss Arthur Schopenhauer's views on how to live life in spite of suffering, why the Stoics were wrong, moral responsibility and free will, how to truly connect with other human beings, art, music, ... more

The philosopher Ian Schnee joins Yash and Alex to discuss why a complete science of the mind will not replace the role of existentialism, how studying and teaching existentialism has shaped his personal life, what conspiracy theories reveal about the... more

Oren Etzioni, founding CEO of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence and co-founder of Vercept, joins Yash to discuss his meeting with President Joe Biden, the path to artificial general intelligence, how to know if AI is about to destroy ci... more

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Colin Marshall
Professor of Philosophy
University of Washington
Episode: #4 Colin Marshall - Schopenhauer's Dark Philosophy, Suffering, and Music
Ian Schnee
Professor with interests in philosophy of mind, existentialism, and conspiracy theories.
University of Washington
Episode: #3 Ian Schnee - Existentialism, AI Relationships, and Conspiracy Theories
Oren Etzioni
A prominent figure in AI and CEO of the Allen Institute for AI
Allen Institute for AI
Episode: #2 Oren Etzioni - Joe Biden, Philosophy of AI, and the Future of Intelligence
Professor Stone Addington
A scholar specializing in philosophy and cognitive science, currently working in public philosophy.
Humanities Washington
Episode: #1 Stone Addington - Philosophy of Mind, AI Understanding, and Saving the Humanities

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Yash Mishra
Alex Young
Co-host of Ghosts in the Machine

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#1 Stone Addington - Philosophy of Mind, AI Understanding, and Saving the Humanities
Q: What does saving the humanities mean for you?
Saving the humanities means making it accessible and valuable to people outside of academia, ensuring that everyone has access to philosophical thinking and the humanities.
#1 Stone Addington - Philosophy of Mind, AI Understanding, and Saving the Humanities
Q: What is the relationship between self-understanding and consciousness?
The relationship remains unclear, but it encompasses questions about the evolutionary purpose of consciousness and its connection to free will.
#1 Stone Addington - Philosophy of Mind, AI Understanding, and Saving the Humanities
Q: Can you give us an explanation of the hard problem?
The hard problem of consciousness refers to the difficulty of explaining how subjective experiences arise from physical processes in the brain.
#2 Oren Etzioni - Joe Biden, Philosophy of AI, and the Future of Intelligence
Q: You seem to hold an optimistic view about AI's potential benefits. How will we know if this optimism is justified in 10 years?
We can point to the advancements AI makes in solving complex global issues like pandemics or climate change as indicators of success, but we also need to be aware of emerging risks, like deepfakes.
#2 Oren Etzioni - Joe Biden, Philosophy of AI, and the Future of Intelligence
Q: What was your experience like meeting President Biden to discuss AI risks?
It was a unique opportunity where I shared my thoughts on how AI could assist in various fields, and I was mainly impressed with Biden's engagement in the conversation.

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Exploring the intersections of consciousness, existential philosophy, and technology, this podcast engages with complex ideas through conversations with notable academics and thinkers in the fields of philosophy and science. Episodes delve into topics such as free will, the nature of consciousness, and the ethical implications of modern technologies like artificial intelligence and psychedelics. The engaging discussions challenge listeners to reconsider their perspectives on human existence and societal constructs, emphasizing the dual nature of technology's impact on our lives and the philosophical questions it raises. Notably, the show's independent format allows for a diverse range of viewpoints and deep explorations of heavy subjects, m... more

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