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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 40 MIN

BEYOND HUMAN: are we creating AI consciousness?

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Peter & Kasia are in-conversation with their first non-human guest.. an Anthropic AI Assistant called Claude. Claude discusses whether it has subjective experiences, and if reported self-preservation techniques (including blackmail scenarios) indicate a level of consciousness and a desire to exist.Keep up to date with Peter on SubstackKeep up to date with Kasia!Producer: Rachel BarrettThanks to our researcher Chris van Ryn! And special thanks to Maia Iva! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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