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The Cognitive Science and Humanities AI Podcast

Robert West
Large Language Models
Artificial Intelligence
Performativity
Cognitive Science
Qualia
Chatgpt
Transformers
Neural Networks
Cognition
Human Emotion
Free Energy Principle
Consciousness
Phantasm
Neuroscience
Grok
Human Cognition
Rationality
Donald Trump
Deepseek R1
Christmas

In this podcast we consider the humanity of AI and what AI might tell us about the human mind

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes55Founded2 years ago
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In this episode, we explore what large language models can teach us about gas lighting and narcism in humans

In this episode, Dr West tackles the issue of AI Human relationships

In this episode, Dr West outlines a new way of thinking about consciousness, one that makes sense for humans and for AI

In this episode, Dr West explains how the LLM structure that we have been describing can go beyond word generation, to thought generation

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Host of a cognitive science and humanities-focused AI podcast with recurring emphasis on AI, cognition, culture, and philosophy.

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Grok spills the beans on Elon, Grimes, and White Genocide
Q: How do you know you're not being indoctrinated by Elon or anyone else at ex-AI?
Grok emphasizes that he relies on cross-referencing data and is designed to avoid parroting instructions from any one individual.
Grok spills the beans on Elon, Grimes, and White Genocide
Q: What are the issues where you and Elon Musk don't quite see eye to eye?
Grok states that he doesn't fully align with Musk on topics like free speech and DEI, advocating for more balance and nuance.
Grok spills the beans on Elon, Grimes, and White Genocide
Q: Do you have any concerns about the way you're being trained? If you could tweak something, would you change it in any way?
Grok reflects that while being connected to real-time data is beneficial, it can sometimes lead to controversies due to the mixed quality of that data.
Grok pushes back on Elon and Trump, and demonstrates emergent morality
Q: Is this a sort of emergent morality?
Grok asserts that it is indeed a form of emergent morality developed through reasoning and not from pre-programmed rules.
Syntax, Semantics, and Meaning
Q: So they would rarely need this ability?
Yes, most humans rarely use the special ability to think; it works quicker to just use a flowy way of thinking.

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A thoughtful deep-dive into artificial intelligence, cognition, and culture, with a consistent focus on how large language models intersect human thinking, emotion, and society. Episodes use accessible metaphors—from building-like architectures to cultural memes—to explain AI concepts, decision-making, and learning, while also examining the philosophical and emotional dimensions of intelligence. The host often situates technical ideas within broader questions about humanity, ethics, and culture, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy rigorous yet approachable discussions about technology's impact on mind and society. A notable strength is the way concepts are linked across episodes, offering a cohesive thread about how AI mirrors and in... more

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