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In Philosophy Babble - The Great Minds Series
In this instalment; We have two distinguish speakers, Professor Karl Friston, a leading neuroscientist known for his groundbreaking work in brain imaging and his development of the 'free-energy principle.’
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Dr. Markus Müeller, a physicist whose academic journey steeped in theoretical physics and mathematics. His work delves into the intriguing crossroads of information theory and quantum mechanics.
This conversation was recorded during a live session on Clubhouse @philosophybabble We step into the realms of theoretical neuroscience and quantum mechanics, as we dive into the 'Physics of the First Person Perspective'. If you want to stay updated on upcoming live sessions on Clubhouse, please subscribe to the channel. And, don't forget to share, mention, and like!
Topic of discussion : Physics of the First Person Perspective
1. Why, how and multiple observer states
Summary:
In this engaging dialogue between Karl Friston and Dr. Markus Müller, the duo delves into the intersection of physics and consciousness, with a particular focus on the first-person perspective. They explore emergent complexities in the world, the Free Energy Principle, the role of observers and meta-observers in cognition, and the philosophical and psychiatric implications of these concepts. Additionally, the dialogue includes questions and insights from the audience, touching on topics like the possibility of simulating consciousness, the future of AI and technology, and the intriguing concept of observer states. The conversation is punctuated by moments of speculation, humor, and references to the broader scientific community.
00:00 - Intro
02:07 - Preface by Dr Muller
06:25 - The physics of the first person perspective, question 1; Why?
11:01 - Question 2; How?
17:31 - Answer; An Emergence World
20:46 - The most sci fi and the fun part!
24:40 - Friston celebrating the point of contact with Free Energy Principle!
29:59 - The Natural Laws
36:18 - Statistical Complexity?
39:39 - Which Prof Wallace?
51:54 - How not to be a “Probabilistic Zombie”
01:01:26 - A modeller, and a modeller of modellers
01:08:14 - The observer, and the observer of the observer
01:14:22 - Knock out from the universe/simulation?
01:19:43 - Friston need a cigarette and a drink
01:20:19 - Can Consciousness be simulated?
01:27:57 - On Christof Koch lost his bet to David Chalmers
01:32:05 - Adam on Principle Less Action
01:37:06 - Prakash on the observer states
01:45:16 - Prakash on the psychology of the observer states
01:48:49 - Victoria on technology and AI
01:51:38 - Friston going under the Tube
01:52:40 - Kyle on meta awareness or meta cognition
01:56:37 - Hari on Free Will
01:57:37 - Andy’s question on the emergence of objectivity
01:59:11 - Bayesian Coherent
02:05:13 - Vinod was intrigued with Muller’s theory
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