
On the Mind Matters podcast, Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence considers the implications and misconceptions, the opportunities and limitations, and the applications and challenges presented by intelligent agents and their algorithms. Episode notes and archives available at mindmatters.ai/podcast.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 286 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePhilosophyTechnology | |||

Is it possible to personally alter the physical structure of your brain? On today's Mind Matters News, host Dr. Michael Egnor sits down with fellow neurosurgeon and author Dr. Lee Warren to discuss his book The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery... more
On this bingecast episode of Mind Matters News, host Dr. Robert J. Marks welcomes to the podcast Dr. Mihretu Guta to discuss one of his chapters in the volume Minding the Brain titled “Mirror Neurons, Consciousness, and the Bearer Question.” Dr. Guta... more
On this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, host and neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor welcomes Michael Shermer, historian of science and founder of Skeptic magazine, to discuss Shermer’s new book Truth: What It Is, How to Find It, and Why It Stil... more
Is consciousness the exclusive domain of human beings? Proponents of a view known as integrative information theory argue that AI will eventually achieve that same level of consciousness as systems build up and integrate more knowledge in the future.... more
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Not for the faint of heart! They cover a wide variety of pertinent, fascinating questions and don’t shy from difficult discussions
Characterizing the Christian God in that shallow way in order to firm up your reason for doubting a self reflecting Creator... is a profound philosophical weakness.
Characterizing the Christian God in that shallow way in order to firm up your reason for doubting a self reflecting Creator... is a profound philosophical weakness.
Talks about the reality of AI and why this technology is severely overhyped.
I love this show, great quality of discourse and speakers who know their subjects and make it easily understandable.
But If I hear Robert J Marks say andectodal or Kurt GURdol one more time I might develop an aneurysm. 🤣
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The content consistently explores the intersections of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and philosophical inquiry. Episodes tackle complex and sometimes controversial issues surrounding AI, such as its ethical implications, the nature of intelligence, and the relationship between the mind and brain. Notable themes include skepticism towards mainstream AI narratives, the critique of materialistic viewpoints, and discussions on how technology impacts society and individual identity. The podcast's unique approach often intertwines empirical science with philosophical discourse, making it particularly appealing to listeners interested in understanding the broader implications of AI advancements on human perception, ethics, and societal n... more
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Recent guests on Mind Matters include:
1. Lee Warren
2. Michael Shermer
3. Selmer Bringsjord
4. Giorgios Mappouras
5. Dr. Mihretu Guta
6. Dr. Donald C. Wunsch 2.0
7. Dr. Donald Wunsch
8. Dr. Michael Egnor
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