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Ep. 283 - Does Panpsychism Entail That Robots are Conscious? w/Dr. Philip Goff

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In episode 283 of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, Dr. Philip Goff is back to talk panpsychism once again but this time we focus in on machine consciousness in light of panpsychism. If everything is conscious, does that mean we get conscious AIs for free? Check out my work on the problems with attributing consciousness to AI here: https://parknotes.substack.com/p/if-an-ai-tells-you-its-consciousCheck out Dr. Philip Goff's philosophy website here: https://philipgoffphilosophy.com/aboutConsider supporting this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/parkersettecase→ Grab a ParkNotes exclusive "Study and Think Deeply" leather cover and Leuchtturm1917 a6 from Murdy Creative Co. here: Check out https://murdycreative.co/PARKERNOTES and use promo code PARKERNOTES at check out for 10% off your entire order!! → Paper Republic is offering a 30% off discount on their voyager bundles for my audience (this isn't an affiliate link, so I don't make commission on your purchase but I figured it'd be nice to get you a discount anyways!). Check them out and use PARKERPR30 for the 30% off: https://www.paper-republic.com/en-us/collections/bundles→ More Sponsors/Discounts Grab a Field Notes notebook or memo book wallet like the one from the video from my affiliate link here to support my work and use promo code FNPARKER10 for 10% off your entire order: https://fieldnotesbrand.com/products/daily-carry-leather-notebook-cover?aff=44Grab a Lochby field journal and use promo code PARKNOTES at checkout for 10% offhttps://www.lochby.com/parknotesGrab a Saddleback Leather medium Moleskine/Leuchtturm1917 cover from my affiliate link here to support my channel: https://saddlebackleather.com/leather-moleskine-cover-medium/?ktk=d0pac01BLWJmZWY1MmZiYTFiMail me something cool here:Parker Settecase 1940 N Municipal Way Unit # 369Round Lake, IL 60073You can find the notebooks and pens I like here on my Amazon Storefront page or in the sponsored links below:→My Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/parkerspensees/list/UPGTZW0UNTTN?ref_=cm_sw_r_apann_aipsflist_aipsfparkerspensees_P1F6N9TD2HE0FYHF5C70&language=en_US→ Parker's Pensées Podcast:if you're into philosophy, theology, or both, you're going to love my podcast, Parker's Pensées, where I talk with some of the world's best philosophers and theologians about their work. Check it out here: https://youtube.com/@ParkersPensees → GearCamera: https://amzn.to/3OcSIXRLens: https://amzn.to/3OcSIXRMic: https://amzn.to/3DEYz360:00 - What is Panpsychism? Panprotopsychism? 07:04 - Vagueness and Emergent Panpsychism? 25:56 - AI theorists punting to Panpsychism 36:15 - Strong AI and moral status41:05 - The problems with attributing consciousness to machines1:00:58 - Philip Goff's Views on Christianity

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