The Mystery of Consciousness: Will AI Ever Be Conscious? Buddha, Vedas & Neuroscience || EP 13 || episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 37 MIN

The Mystery of Consciousness: Will AI Ever Be Conscious? Buddha, Vedas & Neuroscience || EP 13 ||

from Upaaya Lab - उपाय ल्याब · host Kamal Dhakal

Namaste and welcome back to Upaaya lab podcast, where we bridge the gap between modern science and ancient wisdom. Today, we are tackling the ultimate mystery: Consciousness. Is it a 'controlled hallucination' created by your brain, as modern neuroscience suggests, or is it the fundamental fabric of the universe described in our ancient Vedas and Buddhist texts? From the 'Hard Problem' of David Chalmers to the quantum microtubules of Roger Penrose, and the rising question of AI sentience—we are bridging the gap between the lab and the lotus. Let’s dive deep."Disclaimer: Views are mine not of my employer.

Namaste and welcome back to Upaaya lab podcast, where we bridge the gap between modern science and ancient wisdom. Today, we are tackling the ultimate mystery: Consciousness. Is it a 'controlled hallucination' created by your brain, as modern neuroscience suggests, or is it the fundamental fabric of the universe described in our ancient Vedas and Buddhist texts? From the 'Hard Problem' of David Chalmers to the quantum microtubules of Roger Penrose, and the rising question of AI sentience—we are bridging the gap between the lab and the lotus. Let’s dive deep."Disclaimer: Views are mine not of my employer.

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